
NASRDA SPOKESMAN, DR FELIX ALE ADVOCATES SUPPORT FOR AGENCY’S HELMSMAN
The Director, Media and Corporate Communications of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Felix Ale has appealed to the entire staff of the Agency to continue to accord the current Director General, Dr Matthew Adepoju the required support and prayers in his determination towards making the Agency a centre of excellence in Africa for the overall benefits of Nigerians.
He made the plea when addressing members of staff of the Advanced Space Technology Applications Laboratory of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Uyo in Akwa-Ibom state.
Dr Ale who was on official tour of the laboratory in preparation for the Agency’s proposed special management retreat in Uyo explained that the current atmosphere in NASRDA since Dr Adepoju came on board is not only inspiring but has been a focus of discussions and commendation from all and sundry.
He said the best of Dr Adepoju led administration in the Nigeria Space Agency is yet to be seen as efforts are vigorously being intensified in all ramifications for the actualisation of a virile organization of international repute that would serve as catalyst for radical development through space science and technology applications.
Dr Ale commended the Director and the entire staff of the laboratory for their enviable track record of achievements since the establishment of the laboratory.
He urged them not to relent, saying the time is now to redouble efforts at the various Centres, Laboratories and Departments to compliment the efforts of the Director General in the current wave of positive changes in the developmental history of NASRDA.
The NASRDA Spokesman was later conducted round various activities at the laboratory as well as its permanent site, co-located at the campus of University Uyo.
Dr Ale who is the current chairman of the NASRDA 2025 Management retreat also inspected some facilities that would serve as possible venue for the proposed conference.
The Director of the laboratory, Dr Kenneth Uchua while welcoming the NASRDA Spokesman described the achievements of Dr Matthew Adepoju since assumption of office as outstanding and historic.
He assured that,the laboratory under his leadership will continue to witness tremendous achievements in line with the Nigeria Space policy and program as well as the three point agenda of Dr Matthew Adepoju led administration.