The Contribution of Space Policy to Development and Security in Nigeria

This chapter examines the extent that space policy and strategy have advanced the development and security interests of the government and people of Nigeria. It interrogates the convergence and divergence of space capacities and capabilities (such as institutional, financial, human and material resources, access and assets), and the realisation of set policy objectives. It explores records and gaps in space support for national competitiveness, economic growth and transformation, local technological capacity, defence, security, power projection, disaster management, human rights and the struggle for freedom, democracy, effective and good governance, food and water security, sustainable environment, quality of health and education systems, and international cooperation as indicators for national and human dimensions of development and security.