NIGCOMSAT, KSA Push for Deeper Collaboration in Africa’s Space Sector
- Sep 26
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NIGCOMSAT, KSA Push for Deeper Collaboration in Africa’s Space Sector
By Gloria Sarauniya Usman
ABUJA, NIGERIA September, 2025 - The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd and the Kenyan Space Agency (KSA) have begun discussions to strengthen strategic collaboration in space technology, with emphasis on leveraging NIGCOMSAT’s expertise and service offerings.
During a courtesy visit to NIGCOMSAT’s Ground Control facility in Abuja, the Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, received the KSA delegation led by its Director General, Brigadier (Rtd.) Hillary Kipkosgey. She described the engagement as a milestone for advancing Africa’s space industry and expressed optimism that such collaborations would boost socio-economic growth across the continent.
Egerton-Idehen noted that Nigeria’s sustained investments in the space sector through agencies like NIGCOMSAT, the Nigerian Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), and the Defence Space Agency (DSA) reflect visionary leadership. According to her, deeper continental partnerships will help Africa tackle critical issues such as national security, sustainability, and sovereignty, while also attracting global investors.
She stressed the need for African nations to actively shape the future of space policy and innovation. “From Morocco to Egypt, Kenya to South Africa, Nigeria and now Angola—Africa must claim its seat at the table. Not because it was handed to us, but because we have earned it through decades of dedication and leadership in this sector,” she said.
On his part, Brigadier Kipkosgey explained that the visit was aimed at better understanding NIGCOMSAT’s service offerings while exploring areas of collaboration. He emphasised the need for more frequent engagements among African space agencies, beyond annual meetings, to forge stronger partnerships and accelerate the continent’s space ambitions.
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