Obasanjo Space Centre, Opp. Pyakasa Junction, Airport Road, Abuja.

P.M.B. 437, Garki, Abuja

Tel: 09-2342220, 2342203, 2342069.

In realization of the critical role Space Science and Technology would play in national development, the Federal Government in 2001, approved the National Space Policy and Programmes.

The policy document is to serve as a Road Map for evolving “critical mass” of Nigerians  in the areas of space science and technology, attainment of technological, industrial, commercial and socio- economic self-reliance for overall  sustainable national development.

 In addition, the Space policy when implemented will contribute to the realization of the Federal Governments’ noble economic reforms as enunciated in the Seven Points Agenda of the present Administration.

 However, policy implementation in the developing countries such as Nigeria has most times being derailed consequent upon unforeseen uncertainties (for example the current global economic melt-down). The Policy, planning and Research Department is expected to provide the strategies required to ensure:

• Consistency and continuity in the policy thrust of the Agency in particular and the nation in general, and its implementation especially in the area of projects execution.
• That plans are well articulated, properly coordinated and harmonized to meet set objectives.

 

• Coordinating the Agency and the Activity Centres projects and programme implementation and project review meetings.
• Coordinating of other R&D projects at the research institutions, universities etc.
• Assessing existing projects of the Agency and Advising on the need for their continued implementation or otherwise and assessing new projects with a view to ensuring that they are implementable within the Agency’s mandate.
• Coordinating support for universities and other academic institutions in the country for R&D projects relevant to the national space programme.
• Facilitating and establishing information net/database to promote exchange of information in other to enhance communication and transmission of data concerning the activities of the Agency and maintenance of the IT infrastructures.
• Articulating and ensuring capacity building especially in the area of human resources development which is required for the implementation of the national space programme.
• Coordinating the participation of the Agency in local and international workshops, seminars, exhibitions, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Evolving strategies for a functional library and coordinating the preparation and production of the Agency annual report, newsletter, procurement of books, journals, etc.
• Coordinating the preparation of the annual budget for the Agency and its Activity Centres.
• Liaising with Research Institutions and other organs of the Federal Government relevant to the implementation of the mandate of the Agency.
• Coordinating  all Technical Meetings
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