A Study of the Formulation and Feasibility of Implementation Strategies of the Nigerian Space Policy

Abstract

This study examined the process of formulation of the Nigerian Space Policy (NSP) and the feasibility of the objectives and implementation strategies of the policy. These were with a view to enhancing socio-economic development in Nigeria through the effective development and application of Space Science and Technology. A set of questionnaires was used to collect data from selected individuals who participated in the formulation of NSP, the coordinating bodies, NASRDA centres and some other stakeholders. The study revealed that stakeholders were not adequately represented in the NSP formulation and the participants’ contributions in the phases of the policy formulation were generally poor. The implementation strategies of the policy were considered to be highly specific and result-focused by the coordinating bodies and NASRDA centres, while the NASRDA centres and multifarious stakeholders found the strategies to be moderately measurable and achievable. The time-bound orientation of the implementation strategies was considered moderate across board. Low funding was reported on the policy implementation and leadership commitment was found to be moderate. Governmental stakeholders’ involvement was found to be moderate by the coordinating bodies and NASRDA centres while multifarious stakeholders expressed limited involvement of various sectors of the government. Non-governmental organizations were found to have limited involvement in the policy implementation and a moderate level of interactions among the stakeholders on the policy implementation was revealed in the study.

Suggested citation

I. Jesuleye , Timothy Oyebisi , F. Adesina (2024). A Study of the Formulation and Feasibility of Implementation Strategies of the Nigerian Space Policy Koozakar Proceedings, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.69798/05266848

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