President BUHARI has tasked the National Space research and development agency to effectively utilize the satellite facilities at its disposal towards resolving the critical issues confronting Nigeria.

He particularly wants the agency to be more alive in the effective use of the satellite in the areas of insecurity confronting the nation as well as improved communication, Digital penetration and Agriculture.

The President gave this charge while chairing the 2021 national space council meeting at the state house, Abuja.

He further directed that the Twenty-five-year Road Map for the implementation of the National Space Policy be reviewed, updated, and forwarded to the Federal Executive council for consideration and approval.

The meeting was physically attended by some Ministers including Justice, ABUBAKAR MALAMI; Finance, ZAINAB AHMED; Education, ADAMU ADAMU and Information and culture, LAI MOHAMMED; and that of Science and Technology, OGBONNAYA ONU.