Space

An interesting report came out speaking about Nigeria and Ghana entering the space race. Although late, these countries whose population exceeds that of over 250 million, must seek to implement tools to ensure their own protection in years to come.  These countries have implemented educational programs targeted at making their populations the best of the best when it comes to science and technology and have faculty that are pioneers in their fields.

The launching of satellites into space represents the ability to increase the defence mechanisms of both countries and increases their capability to understand their terrain, roads and infrastructure from above.  Particularly, it aid in the defence mechanisms relating to adverse meteorological conditions.   After establishing a new satellite in 2003, NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X were released in August 2011 and a 15-yr hybrid geostationary satellite called NigComSat-1R that serves as ideal tool for television and internet services within the region was released in December 2011.

For the purpose of engagement in space exploration with students and young professionals, and Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre (GSSTC) was established in May 2012 and combines with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).

The initiatives presented show that there must be real applicabilities to development and protection in two countries so important to the socio-economic backbone of West Africa. Additionally, because Kenya in particular has increased it's use of mobile technology, there needs to be a proactive effort to engage people in the diaspora with technology management with respect to youth and how jobs are provided.

The greatest effort to quell an unemployment rate of 16.5% between 16 and 24 year olds, particularly about 30.2% for African American youth, is unfounded given initiative like the above to establish a space program. A 2.7 million dollar joblessness gap is staggering and continued efforts in the United States through the job corps like Peace and AmeriCorps have enabled students to place particular emphasis on personal development locally and internationally.  Given that fellow collegemates have done this level of volunteer work and have survived, non-aweing initiatives like these should be promoted for personal development.

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