The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen into space.

[Augusta]

News making round online is that the Federal Government of Nigeria has plans to send its first citizen into space. This was disclosed by the the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Mathew Adepoju.

This happened during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19. He revealed that Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious project.

This collaboration signifies a major milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of space exploration. With this the country will be placed among countries actively engaged in human spaceflight.

 

[Starmix]

That's good to hear, mate. That's remarkable. Many good things follow after that exploration. In my country there were already 4 astronauts who landed in the outer space on Mars.

 

[Augusta]

That's good to hear, mate. That's remarkable. Many good things follow after that exploration. In my country there were already 4 astronauts who landed in the outer space on Mars.

Yes, it really sounded interesting to me the minute I read about it online. So let's see how it goes afterwards

 

[Starmix]

Yes, it really sounded interesting to me the minute I read about it online. So let's see how it goes afterwards

He He, that makes a history on earth a scientist from Nigeria explored a planet in the galaxy. It's pride and honor mate.

 

[Augusta]

He He, that makes a history on earth a scientist from Nigeria explored a planet in the galaxy. It's pride and honor mate.

Yes, at least we would get to see our country on the world for something good not just bad news all the time

 

[Starmix]

Yes, at least we would get to see our country on the world for something good not just bad news all the time

It makes history and let us hope that the Nigerians will be proud of that and emulate the steps of the scientists.

 

[Augusta]

It makes history and let us hope that the Nigerians will be proud of that and emulate the steps of the scientists.

Sure, it will be in the news and will make our country proud. We have to be mentioned for something positive for once.

 

[Starmix]

Sure, it will be in the news and will make our country proud. We have to be mentioned for something positive for once.

Yes, that could be part of the global news. That's pride and honor of your country. After the first batch , there will be next.

 

[Augusta]

Yes, that could be part of the global news. That's pride and honor of your country. After the first batch , there will be next.

You are right when the first person return successfully then the next batch of people would have full confidence to explore

 

[Starmix]

You are right when the first person return successfully then the next batch of people would have full confidence to explore

It brings good reputation to your country especially your government. He will be able to motivate the younger generation.

 

[aninditasen]

News making round online is that the Federal Government of Nigeria has plans to send its first citizen into space. This was disclosed by the the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Mathew Adepoju.

This happened during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19. He revealed that Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious project.

This collaboration signifies a major milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of space exploration. With this the country will be placed among countries actively engaged in human spaceflight.

That would be a memorable experience for the citizens of Nigeria.

 

[eLdavis]

After sending the first citizen to space what happens next? I think it's cool though but is this really the right time to do this? There are so many things going wrong within the county right now.