Nigeria has mapped out strategies to launch a second satellite (Sat 2) into the orbit to enhance the communications status of the nation.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami
disclosed this during a one- day facility visit and interaction with the
staff of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) in
Lugbe, Abuja, stressing that President Mohammadu Buhari has given
approval for the purchase of the Satellite.
The Minister, who noted that he had gone further to lobby the Minister
of Finance to ensure that this is included in the 2022 Budget however
did not disclose the amount approved and how many satellites are to be
purchased.
In 2011 Nigeria launched the existing Sat1R, with a life span of 15 years
which will expire in the next four years.
