The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu says the Federal Government will increase investment in space science technology because of its tremendous benefit to the nation.
Onu disclosed this during the commissioning ceremony of the Astronomy Observatory Complex of the Centre for Basic Space Science, in Ebirimiri, Agu Umakashi, Nsukka, Enugu State.
The minister stated that the centre for basic science is keying into Astronomy which will enhance the growth of gross domestic products (GDP) in areas such as medicine, manufacturing, education, agriculture and communication. In a statement on Monday, the minister said that the Federal Government’s decision to accord priority to space science development was to improve the quality of life of Nigerians, adding that space science technology will boost telemedicine, agriculture, and manufacturing etc. Read more