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Undergraduate Researcher || International Astronautics Scholar || Aspiring [Astrodynamicist - Space Mission Analyst - Human & Robotic Planetary Exploration Expert] || First Generation College Student
🌌 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 1𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 On Friday, 27th of September, 2024, we witnessed the first edition of what is to become the biggest Space Conference in Nigeria; Nigerian Space Symposium. We had the pleasure of welcoming students from high schools and universities, alongside representatives from industry, government, and academia to discuss the prospects, challenges, and transformative potential of space exploration in Nigeria and how advancing #space science and technology can drive innovation, #inspire young minds, and position #Nigeria as a leader in the African space sector." The Program was founded by Abraham Akinwale, I'm honored to have once again worked by his side as the Deputy Manager, working alongside our incredible Lead, Victor Dennis, and Program Coordinators Nelly-helen Ebruka, Funmi Erinfolami, and Oluwatosin Ogundolie (nee Akinwale). Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to such a significant initiative. A huge thank you to the Nigerian Space Agency National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA), under the leadership of Dr. Matthew Adepoju for his support of space activities in Nigeria especially for students and young professionals. Our gratitude also extends to our sponsors and partners: Phemotron Systems (Femi Ishola (Ph.D., R.Engr.), Olayinka Fagbemiro, African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English, AFRIGIST Ile-Ife, Seyi Festus Olatoyinbo, Ph.D., Space Club OAU, Ojigi Mustapha Lazarus , Joseph AKINYEDE and all others whose support made this event possible. Victor Adeleke, Sophia Akande, Oladejo Olasunkanmi, Joshua Falowo, Emmanuel Lamba, Isah Daniel Ugbede, Ruth Okoh, Chioma Ezeigbo and others. Una well done! Thank you for committing to help advance #Space in #Nigeria. We look forward to future collaborations with organizations worldwide to continue this journey. Together, we can bring space closer to home for all Nigerians! Bless your hearts with these pictures... and stay tuned as we build on this amazing foundation! Look forward to the 8th African Space Generation Workshop by the Space Generation Advisory Council hosted in Abuja, Nigeria. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, DoraHacks, Thales Alenia Space, Leonardo, International Astronautical Federation, AIAA, National Space Society, Secure World Foundation, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), United Nations, African Union, Aya Collins, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani. Obafemi Awolowo University #NigerianSpaceSymposium #SpaceExploration #NigeriaInSpace #SpaceScience #SGAC #UNARCSSTEE #AFRIGIST
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