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University of Lagos lecture urges Nigeria and Africa to invest more in space science
At the University of Lagos's 469th inaugural lecture, physicist Andrew Oke-Ovie Akala urged Nigeria and other African countries to expand space science research, specialised education and real-time monitoring infrastructure.
Why it matters: Nigeria and other African countries were urged in the lecture to increase investment in space science research, specialised education and real-time monitoring infrastructure.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) said its 469th Inaugural Lecture was given by Professor Andrew Oke-Ovie Akala of the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences.
According to the university, the lecture's central message was that Nigeria and other African countries should build up their space science capabilities.
The lecture called for greater investment in research, specialised education and real-time monitoring infrastructure, the university reported.
The stated aims were to reduce the harmful effects of solar activity and to use its benefits for national and continental development, according to UNILAG.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The lecture's call is directed at Nigeria and other African countries: it urged them to invest more in space science research, specialised education and real-time monitoring infrastructure in order to reduce the harmful effects of solar activity.
