NARSDA partners Proforce to boost national security

By Emmanuel Kwada

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has partnered with Proforce Galaxies Limited to launch a constellation of four satellites, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s national economy, security, and technology development.

In a statement on Tuesday by the Director, Media and Corporate Communications of the Agency, Dr Felix Ale, the Director General, NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju disclosed this.

L-R: The Director General, NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Group Managing Director of Proforce Galaxies Limited, Engr. Ade Ogundeyin.

“The private sector plays a crucial role in driving innovation and growth, and we are committed to providing the necessary technical expertise for this collaboration,” the statement noted.

The partnership, which began two years ago, aims to design, build, and launch three optical satellites and one Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite.

“These satellites will be relevant for precision agriculture, monitoring, data collection, and will play vital roles in sectors such as defense, maritime, oil and gas, and many others,” Dr. Adepoju added.

Engr. Ade Ogundeyin, Group Managing Director of Proforce Galaxies Limited, commended NASRDA for its efforts to build on its existing partnership, saying “NASRDA has the capacity and capability to be at the center of the global aerospace industry, and the launch of these satellites will ensure this.”

This strategic partnership will be highly rewarding not only to the parties involved but the entire nation

He emphasised the importance of technology transfer for national development, saying “This strategic partnership will be highly rewarding not only to the parties involved but the entire nation, as the outstanding results will be among the great achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”

Dr. Adepoju appreciated the GMD of Proforce for the company’s remarkable achievements, particularly its high level of productivity since the partnership began. “We assure you of our support and readiness towards the success of this collaboration,” he said.

The partnership is expected to enhance Nigeria’s national economy, security, and satellite technology development, and is seen as a significant step towards achieving the country’s goals in the aerospace industry.

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