By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Nigeria and Angola have
strengthened bilateral cooperation in space science and technology following
the signing of a new agreement between their respective national space
institutions during the ANGOTIC 2026 ICT Forum.
The agreement was signed
between the Director General of Nigeria’s National Space Research and
Development Agency (NASRDA), Matthew Olumide Adepoju, and the Director General
of Angola’s National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), GGPEN, marking
a step forward in cooperation on space science, innovation, and technological
development.
The signing took place
shortly after the Nigerian delegation arrived in Luanda for the ANGOTIC Angola
ICT Forum 2026, held at the CCTA Talatona Convention Center from 11 to 13 June.
According to officials, the
agreement is intended to deepen collaboration in areas such as space research,
capacity building, and the application of space-based technologies to support
national development priorities.
The development was welcomed
by Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social
Communication, Mário Oliveira, who acknowledged the significance of
strengthened cooperation between African space institutions.
The agreement also received
attention from international space stakeholders, including the President of the
Portuguese Space Agency, Ricardo Conde, and the Chief Executive Officer of the
South African National Space Agency (SANSA), Humbulani Mudau, alongside
representatives of the African Space Agency, who were present at the forum.
Dr. Adepoju is expected to
participate in a panel discussion titled “Lunar Economy and International
Cooperation,” where he will contribute Nigeria’s perspective to ongoing global
discussions on space exploration and governance.
The collaboration is part of
broader efforts by African countries to expand participation in the global
space economy and strengthen regional partnerships in space science and
technology development.
NASRDA stated that the
engagement reflects Nigeria’s continued commitment to advancing space research,
fostering international cooperation, and leveraging space technologies for
socio-economic development.
