
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reaffirmed legislative support for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). Speaking at NASRDA’s 2025 Top Management Retreat in Uyo, Akpabio highlighted space science’s critical role in national security and economic development. He urged for increased funding and stronger collaboration between NASRDA and the legislature.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Minister Uche Nnaji emphasized the strategic relevance of space technologies in asserting national sovereignty and resilience.