The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) from Delaware, USA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on human space flight missions.

In a landmark event which held at the nation’s capital, Abuja, the MOU was signed between the National Space Research and Development Agency and SERA, highlighting a collaborative effort to advance human space flight capabilities.

This partnership which amongst other things aims to foster the development of critical technologies and infrastructure required for human missions beyond Earth, will also see a Nigerian land in space.

In his address, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, UCHE NNAJIhighlighted the transformative potential of this partnership, stressing that it is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to advancing its capabilities in space exploration.

According to him, the public-private partnership with SERA will not only accelerate the Nigeria’s technological advancements but also inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.

The Minister also noted that this is a significant step forward in Nigeria’s ambition to become a key player in global space exploration.