Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has challenged the new management of the Defence Space Administration (DSA) towards raising the bar in the deployment of technological advancement to tackle insecurity in Nigeria.
General Magashi told the Management of the Defence Space Administration at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House Abuja that there is the need for the agency to deploy new technology to unlock space resources and satellites to compete favourably with the advanced technologies around the world.
While congratulating the new Chief of the Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshall Ayo Jolasinmi, “for his well deserved appointment,” the Defence Minister, who is the Chairman Governing Council of the DSA, expressed optimism that a lot will be achieved under his watch, pointing out that the future is bright for the agency.
He assured the Management of his continuous support towards mitigating the challenge of funding facing the DSA.
Chief of Defence Space Administration (CDSA), Air Vice Marshall Ayo Jolasinmi, thanked the Minister for approving his appointment and for ensuring timely release of intervention funds which he said is cushioning the effects of the minimal budgetary allocation.
AVM Jolasinmi said DSA is better positioned to use Space products with the launch of the first Satellite while Satellite Two and Three will be launched soon.
The Chief of the Defence Space Administration briefed the Minister that the Orbit is working well while the servicing of its frequency has been work in progress requiring continuous support by the Ministry.
Jolasinmi assumed command of the DSA on 3rd February this year. Before his present appointment, he was the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans.