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Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru
Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru

FG to Deploy Technology to Protect Defence Infrastructure

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has said that in its concerted effort to end insurgency activities in the country the Federal government is determined to leveraging cutting-edge technology to protect the nation’s defence infrastructure.

The Minister stated this a seminar organized by the Defence Space Administration DSA in Abuja themed: “Protecting Nigeria’s Defence Infrastructure: The Roles of Emerging Technology”, saying that the theme of the Seminar underscored the pivotal role that emerging technologies play in enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of our defence systems.

He pointed out that in an evolving world where advancement in technology was reshaping the landscape of national security, it was imperative that the nation adapted and innovated to effectively protect its the defence infrastructure.

The Minister stressed that as part of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, government was committed to containing threats to national security and protect the nation’s defence infrastructure.

According to him, “in today’s rapidly evolving world, where advancements in technology are reshaping the landscape of national security, it is imperative that we adapt and innovate to effectively protect our defence infrastructure.

“As we have witnessed the emergence of new and sophisticated threats, ranging from cyber-attacks to space-based challenges, it is crucial that we stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of emerging technologies to fortify our defences and ensure the security of our nation”

“From artificial intelligence and machine learning to quantum computing and space-based technologies, the possibilities are endless for us to leverage upon so as to strengthen our defence infrastructure and safeguard our nation’s sovereignty”

While urging for collaborations amongst the stakeholders in the task of securing the nation’s defence infrastructure., the Minister said ” together, let us strive to protect Nigeria’s defense infrastructure and uphold the values of peace, security and prosperity for generations to come.

He Commended the leadership of the Armed Forces and congratulated the Chief of Defence Space Administration and his entire staff for successfully hosting the Special seminar

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Speaking the Chief of Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshal Abdullahi Shinkafi, said that the Defence Space Administration had conducted research into space vehicles and satellites, protection of Nigeria’s cyberspace as well as provision of satellite imageries and remote sensing data to our field units as parts of its core mandate .

He said “all of these are aimed at helping in the fight against insurgency, terrorism and other forms of criminality in Nigeria”.

According to him “The DSA is mandated to provide resilient and affordable space and cyberspace capabilities for the protection of the defence infrastructure of the nation through a robust support for the armed forces, other security and law enforcement agencies.

“Since its establishment, the administration has been making efforts towards actualising its mandate. These includes research into space vehicles and satellites, protection of Nigeria’s cyberspace as well as provision of satellite imageries and remote sensing data to our field units. All of these are aimed at helping in the fight against insurgency, terrorism and other forms of criminality in Nigeria”.

” Leveraging the recent advancement in many cutting edge technologies, the DSA in collaborations with its technical partners such as NASRDA, NIGCOMSAT, DRDB and AFIT ventured into many R&D projects some of which are on display today.

” To this effect, 5 well research papers will be presented to elicit discussions into the fields of satellite and rocket technology as well as cyber security within the scope of the theme of this Seminar.

“As we commence the Seminar, and in the spirit of fostering knowledge-sharing, I urge us all to participate actively in the interactive session and discourse. I want to also, enjoin us to build friendship and partnership that will ultimately enable us confront and combat the enormous defence and security challenges confronting Nigeria.

He appreciated the President Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support for the AFN in general and DSA in particular.

He also applauded the Honourable Minister of Defence, and Permanent Secretary for their support to the Administration as well as the Service Chiefs and the partners including AFCSC, SAMBUS, EIB and RESLAC and the the National Assembly for their supports all time , saying that their dedication and commitment to advancing the cause of national security and discourse were really commendable.

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