Matthew Adepoju
Dr. Matthew Adepoju is the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Nigeria. He has been in the news for his advocacy for the implementation of space regulation and licensing in the country, following President Bola Tinubu's approval of a N20 billion fund for the agency. Adepoju emphasized the importance of regulating the space sector to prevent misuse and enhance national security, economic diversification, and local content development.
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Dr. Matthew Adepoju reaffirmed NASRDA’s commitment to delivering space-based solutions.
Akpabio urges more funding for national space agency
Nigeria· 2025-05-23
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, explained that the agency is utilising geo-spatial technology to monitor water levels in the Lagdo Dam.
Tinubu's administration committed to tackling flooding, desertification – SGFNigeria· 2025-05-13
Dr Matthew Adepoju, the Director-General of NASRDA, discussed the agency's regulatory functions and the approved funding.
Tinubu approves N20bn for NASRDA to implement space regulationNigeria· 2025-04-03