The Chief of Defence Space Administration, Major General Philip Ilodibia, has called for stronger collaboration among the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force to enhance joint military operations and strengthen Nigeria’s space-based defence capabilities.
Ilodibia made the call at the inaugural Defence Space Administration (DSA) Day Celebration held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at General Leo Irabor Hall, under the theme, “Space Power and National Security.”
In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, on Friday.
Ilodibia also stressed the need for sustained collaboration with the National Space Research and Development Agency, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited and other relevant stakeholders to advance indigenous space technology for national security and development.
In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, urged the Federal Government to sustain investment in indigenous space technology, research and innovation to improve the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Oluyede commended the DSA for its achievements, including the launch of DelSat-1, the establishment of geospatial intelligence infrastructure, the Modular Earth Observation Outpost at the Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI, and the commencement of academic activities at the Defence Space School in Orogun.
He charged the administration to strengthen indigenous research and development, improve the reliability and security of space-based products, and integrate them more effectively into joint and inter-agency military operations to address emerging security challenges.
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The CDS further emphasised the need for closer partnerships among the Armed Forces, academic institutions, industries and relevant government agencies to accelerate indigenous innovation and expand Nigeria’s capacity to deploy space technology for defence and national development.
The event was attended by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmed Lawan; Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Senator Babajimi Benson; Mrs Mary Iya Badeh, spouse of the late Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal AS Badeh (rtd.); and former Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin (rtd.), among other dignitaries.
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