Nigeria

Single Point of Contact

Prof. Pius N. Okeke
National Centre for Basic Space Science
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
P.O. Box 3238
NG - 4100001 Nsukka
Enugu State
Nigeria

Phone +234 9 42 770 50
E-mailpiusokeke2002@yahoo.com



IYA2009 – NIGERIA: PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

For the success of IYA2009 activities, the following programme  has been outlined.

  1. A press conference will be hosted by the President of Nigerian Astronomical Society and National Node Chair Prof. P.N. Okeke.
  2. A Press Release will be issued on the proclamation of 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) by the United Nations.
  3. Construction and Distribution of locally made optical telescopes to schools in Nigeria.
  4. Open Session with Planetarium.
  5. A night with a 25cm optical telescope
  6. Regular Talks on Astronomy and Space Science to higher schools.
  7. Occasional Symposium
  8. Monitoring of Lunar and Solar eclipses for students and the public.
  9. Distribution pamphlets
  10. Publications in CBSS Newsletter and National papers. 

 

 


Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI



The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.