China to help Nigeria develop space technology

Jie made the promise when he visited the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja.He said China would facilitate the establishment of an assimilation centre in Nigeria where serious space work would be carried out.According to the Chinese ambassador, China would also help Nigeria in its quest to launch satellite on its ground.  Responding, the […]

Jie made the promise when he visited the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja.
He said China would facilitate the establishment of an assimilation centre in Nigeria where serious space work would be carried out.
According to the Chinese ambassador, China would also help Nigeria in its quest to launch satellite on its ground.
 Responding, the NIGCOMSAT Managing Director, Abimbola Alale, said Nigeria would continue to tap from China’s wealth of experience in space technology.
She said space technology could help increase Nigeria’s revenue base if adequately utilized.