The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has called on the National Space Defence Administration to harness the power of emerging technologies in order to build a more secure and prosperous future for Nigeria and its people.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Information, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike and made available to Channel Network Afrique CNA.
According to the statement, the minister, who disclosed this in Abuja at the opening of a two-day symposium on defence space administration, emphasised the need for the nation’s security architecture to leverage emerging technologies to counter new and sophisticated threats ranging from cyberattacks to space-based challenges.
Mr. Badaru reiterated that technology plays a vital role in the fight against insecurity, and therefore, the nation’s security architecture must leverage and strengthen its defence infrastructure and safeguard the nation by deploying new technologies.
“In today’s rapidly evolving world, where technological advancements are reshaping the landscape of national security, we must adapt and innovate to protect our defence infrastructure effectively.
“It is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of emerging technologies to fortify our defence and ensure the security of our nation,” the minister said.
The Minister of Defence commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support in providing an enabling environment for the Nigerian Armed Forces to operate effectively and efficiently.
The Minister and other dignitaries were, however, conducted on a tour of the exhibition stands by the Chief of Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Abdullahi Shinkafi, to showcase various military equipment produced by the Administration on display.
