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NASRDA to Provide High Resolution Satellite images to Relevant Stakeholders
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says it has concluded plans to release high resolution satellite images, to relevant stakeholders.
Dr Felix Ale, Director, Media and Corporate Communications of the Agency, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said that the effort is in line with the provisions outlined in NASRDA’s Act of 2010.
Ale said that NASRDA was irrevocably committed to its mandate, in the utilisation of space science and technology for the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
“NASRDA is committed to playing its part in the global community, as a member of the disaster monitoring constellation.
“This initiative aims to foster accessibility to valuable geospatial data, for diverse applications and research endeavours, which comprises satellite images,” he said.
The images, according to Ale, have a range of resolution on both panchromatic and multi spectral as well as spectral bands of 2.1 metres.
“On the multi spectral, the resolution of the images include, 5metres, 8metres, 10metres, 16metres, as well as 30metres, with the spectral bands in blue, green, red, and near infrared,” he explained.
Ale highlighted that the satellite images are not for commercial purposes and recipients are not allowed to request for satellite images exceeding a spatial extent of 50km² at a time.
He also said, students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity, to request for satellite images for their research and projects.
However, the director urged individuals seeking satellite imagery to include a summary of their project in their request.
“The request should consist of a brief, detailing the project’s title, state, local government and town.”
“While application type can be in environment studies, climate, urban planning, natural resource management and several others,” Ale explained.
The agency, therefore, invites interested parties and stakeholders to submit their inquiries to the Director-General of the agency, via email to [email protected].
“Request submissions must also include a shapefile for the area of interest, utilising the Geographic Coordinate System with WGS84 Datum,” Ale added.
NASRDA over the years, had worked in collaboration with security and emergency management agencies in providing imagery to address national issues.
Panchromatic digital imaging is an image being sensitive to a wide range of wavelengths of light, typically most of the visible spectrum.
Multispectral imaging captures image data within a specific wavelength which ranges across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has signed an agreement to provide internet service on the NigComSat-1R network platform to Dimension Data for one year initially, using the Ku dedicated band.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Aisha Bantam, assistant general manager of Corporate Affairs, NIGCOMSAT, this agreement aligns with the efforts of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to revitalize the nation’s economy through the provision of satellite technology.
The partnership was sealed by Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, chief executive officer NIGCOMSAT Ltd, and Mr. Olugbenga Olabiyi, country director, Dimension Data.
Mrs. Egerton-Idehen, expressed optimism about the partnership and affirmed that NIGCOMSAT will provide excellent services to its clients, having upgraded its facilities to cutting-edge technology.
She said NIGCOMSAT is now competing well in the global satellite market with the view of taking its rightful position: “Though we are in the market now, we are not late, and I can assure you that we are here for business.”
Mrs. Egerton-Idehen further stated, “We just finished a pilot scheme with this client and signed a Master Service Agreement. We are glad that the Country Director, Gbenga Olabiyi, and his team were happy with the results of our pilot. We shared all the work we are doing to reposition Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, ensuring that our service delivery is excellent, our infrastructure reliable, and our technology continuous.”
Additionally, Mr. Olabiyi, of Dimension Data, noted that he is focused on creating unique and bespoke IT solutions for his customers while delivering services that are value-driven.
“Through customer engagement and outstanding technology infrastructure that advance productivity and business growth,” the Country Director stated.
According to NIGCOMSAT, with this continued drive and focus, the new NIGCOMSAT is gradually meeting the objectives of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy under the leadership of Dr. Bosun Tijani, who is spearheading a series of initiatives to expand connectivity and promote digital inclusion in the nation’s economy.
Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has said that his ministry and the Ministry of Interior have entered into an agreement to streamline emergency response services in Nigeria.
Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy
Tijani shared on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), that the effort was to enhance government service delivery through technology.
According to the minister, the agreement involves the Ministry of Interior taking a lead role in coordinating all parties to merge current emergency numbers into the unified efficient 112 emergency number, with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The minister added that the collaboration involves key agencies such as the Nigerian Immigration Service, the Nigeria Correctional Service, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Federal Fire Service, all of which have a mandate to enhance internal security, emergency response, and other ancillary services.
Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid glowing tributes to the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr. for his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria and the economy in general.
Speaking in his office in Ado Ekiti when he received the Public Sector team from Globacom on Monday, the governor also commended him for Globacom’s positive impact in the telecommunication industry, describing the company as the leader in the telecommunications sector in Nigeria.
“Globacom is our own and a good ambassador of this country as far as telecommunications services are concerned”, said Governor Oyebanji who also added that the Ekiti State Government would be delighted to do business with the company.
He promised that the state would be ready to partner with Globacom, especially in the areas of building a digital economy, fibre connectivity services to take the state to greater heights and in youth empowerments.
Speaking at the event, the leader of the Glo team, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, said that Glo pioneered revolutionary changes in the telecommunications industry for the benefit and empowerment of Nigerians in the last two decades.
He explained that the company was the largest integrated telecommunications service provider in Nigeria, servicing enterprises, large corporates, public sector organizations, SMEs and millions of individuals all over Nigeria as well as a total digital solutions provider.
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