Optimization of Nigerian Satellites and Geo-Spatial Intelligence on National Security.

Abstract

Nigeria as a nation is experiencing a tremor in its National security based on the indiscriminate bombings and killings in the country which is attributed to religious, political and/ or ethnic fight. The United States defense has used geospatial intelligence to manage its national security in the past years and it has yielded by the cracking down of the big terrorist and terrorist organization in the world. This was achieved by its massive investment and commitment in its space programs. In bid to emulate the US, this study aimed to promote geospatial intelligence amongst the Nigerian Security Agencies towards achieving a stable National Security. Also, the study identified the relevant agencies to collaborate with the security agencies to promote synergy towards a stable national security in Nigeria; and provides a framework for improving and managing National Security using geospatial intelligence approach. The approach employed was a combination of satellite imagery, imagery intelligence and geospatial information with the help of ICT to tackle the identified sectors that makes up national security (micro (internal), macro (regional) and strategic (world at large)). The incorporation of geospatial intelligence in the micro, macro and strategic security sectors will strengthen our National Security provided there is synergy, commitment and information sharing among relevant agencies.