Minister of Defence, Maj.- Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has challenged the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to raise the bar of technological advancement to tackle national insecurity.
Magashi gave the charge when he received the management of the Defence Space Administration on a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
In a statement by the special assistant to the minister on media and publicity, Mohammad Abdulkadri, he harped on the need for the DSA to deploy new technology to unlock space resources and satellites to compete favourably with advanced technologies around the world.
While congratulating the new chief of the Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshall Ayo Jolasinmi, on his appointment, the minister expressed optimism that under his watch a lot would be achieved, pointing out that the future is bright for the DSA.
He assured the management of his continuous support towards mitigating the challenge of funding facing DSA.
In his remarks, Air Vice Marshall Ayo Jolasinmi thanked the minister for approving his appointment and ensuring timely release of intervention funds which he said was cushioning the effects of the minimal budgetary allocation.
AVM Jolasinmi said DSA was better positioned to use space products with the launch of the first satellite while satellite two and three would be launched soon.
The management briefed the minister that the orbit was working well while the servicing of its frequency had been work in progress requiring continuous support by the ministry.
