The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba says the Space Agency is committed to collaborating and working together with government agencies that share similar vision in the successful realization of the Nigerian nation of our dream.
He made the remark while signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NASRDA and the Integrated Water Resources Commission, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
Dr. Shaba who stated that the MOU is long overdue due to the existing relationship between the Agency and the Commission explained that the signing of MOU is to ensure that both organizations work more closely for the socio-economic benefit of Nigerians.
He also stated that NASRDA is committed to fulfilment of the terms of the understanding, saying the agency will put in place all necessary measures for the efficient realization of shared goals, as the partnership is a testament of a stronger relationship that will bear fruits for both parties.
The NASRDA helmsman assured that the Agency is determined to sustain the partnership by making its resources available. Hence his directive that a committee be put in place to oversee the partnership and identify departments of interest from both organizations for effective implementation.
Speaking earlier, The Executive Director, Integrated Water Resources Commission, Engr. Magashi Umar Bashir, appreciated NASRDA for her positive contribution to the realization of the MOU, adding that the official signing of the MoU marks a memorable event in the life of the commission.
Engr. Magashi reaffirmed the support of the Commission towards the actualization of the goals of the MoU, stating that Integrated Water Resources commission is delighted to collaborate with NASRDA.
He promised that the partnership will yield positive results as well as strengthen the existing relationship between the two organizations.
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