The Defence Space Administration has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to support security agencies in the fight against insecurity.
Deputy Chief of Defence Space Administration, Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo, made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the Graduation/Business Pitching/Networking of the Digital Skills Development Program (DSDP) organised by Izoti Nigeria Limited in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank.
Stressing that security is a collective responsibility, not limited to military personnel alone, Odubanjo explained that citizens can utilise GIS to provide vital information to security agencies, particularly in areas where military presence is limited.
“Security is not just for the military alone. Even the youths give information. As youths, when you are aware of GIS; [and] how to make use of space…
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