Breaking: Nigeria to send first civilian to space, details emerge

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FCT, Abuja - The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a plan to send the first citizen to space.

The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju, said the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency.

Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju, made the announcement Photo credit: SpaceX via Getty Images
Source: UGC

As reported by The Punch, Adepoju made this known while speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19.

“This collaboration, which is coming to the country, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of Space Exploration journey and opens new opportunities for scientific research and technological advancement.”

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Source: Legit.ng