New Satellites Will Track Criminals, Address Communication Gap In Military, Says NIGCOMSAT
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, says the agency’s upcoming NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites will play a crucial role in tackling insecurity by tracking criminals and solving communication breakdowns faced by military personnel on the frontline. Egerton-Idehen spoke during an interview on…
Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, has announced that the upcoming NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites will play a vital role in addressing security issues in Nigeria. During an interview on Sunrise Daily, she explained that these satellites will enable the tracking of criminals and improve communication for military personnel in the field.
Egerton-Idehen emphasized that satellite technology offers various surveillance capabilities, including mapping and tracking individuals, which will be instrumental in combating criminal activities such as kidnappings. Additionally, she pointed out the communication challenges faced by security forces in remote areas, where existing channels are often compromised, leaving troops isolated from command and control centres.
The new satellites, she said, aim to enhance technical support for Nigeria's defense and security infrastructure, not only on a small scale but also at a large scale.
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