Etsu Nyami of Sheda Visits SHESTCO DG/CEO, Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu
The Etsu Nyami of Sheda, His Royal Highness Isah Abdullahi, led a distinguished entourage on a courtesy visit to the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of SHESTCO, Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, to formally congratulate him on his recent appointment and assumption of office.
The visit, which took place at the Agency’s headquarters in Sheda, Abuja, was marked by warmth, goodwill, and a shared commitment to strengthening the relationship between the host community and the nation’s science and technology institution. As the traditional custodian of Sheda land, the Etsu Nyami described the appointment of Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as a welcome development not only for the Agency but also for the surrounding communities and the country at large.
In his remarks, HRH Isah Abdullahi expressed pride in hosting an institution of national and international significance such as SHESTCO within the Sheda community. He reaffirmed the community’s longstanding support for the Agency’s mandate in advancing space science, satellite technology, remote sensing, and innovation-driven research for national development. The royal father emphasized that the success of SHESTCO is intrinsically linked to the progress of the host community, and assured the new Director-General of continuous cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and institutional support.
The Etsu Nyami further commended the Federal Government under the leadership of Bola Tinubu for finding Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu worthy of the strategic position. He noted that the appointment reflects confidence in the new DG/CEO’s professional competence, leadership experience, and vision for repositioning the Agency in line with national priorities in science, technology, and innovation.
Responding, Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu expressed profound appreciation to the royal father and his entourage for the thoughtful visit and show of solidarity. He described the gesture as deeply symbolic and reassuring, particularly at a time when the Agency is poised to consolidate its achievements and chart a renewed path toward excellence. The DG/CEO acknowledged the vital role of the host community in sustaining a conducive environment for research, innovation, and technological advancement.
He reiterated his commitment to inclusive leadership, transparency, and stakeholder engagement, stressing that SHESTCO’s success cannot be achieved in isolation. According to him, collaboration with traditional institutions, local communities, academia, and industry stakeholders remains central to delivering on the Agency’s mandate. He also highlighted the importance of fostering youth development, skills acquisition, and knowledge transfer initiatives that can directly benefit the people of Sheda and its environs.
Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu further outlined his vision of strengthening SHESTCO’s research capacity, expanding partnerships, and leveraging space science applications to address critical national challenges in areas such as agriculture, climate monitoring, environmental management, disaster response, and national security. He emphasized that under his leadership, the Agency would continue to align its programs with the broader national development agenda, ensuring that space technology translates into tangible socio-economic impact for Nigerians.
The visit featured cordial exchanges, prayers for wisdom and success in leadership, and renewed pledges of mutual respect and cooperation. Members of the entourage, comprising community leaders and stakeholders, also conveyed their goodwill messages and expressed optimism that the new administration would deepen community engagement and open new opportunities for collaboration.
The courtesy visit by the Etsu Nyami of Sheda underscores the enduring bond between SHESTCO and its host community. It reflects a shared understanding that national institutions thrive best when anchored in strong community relationships, visionary leadership, and collective responsibility.
As Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu settles into his role as Director-General/CEO of SHESTCO, the visit serves as an important affirmation of community trust and support, hence, setting a positive tone for a tenure focused on innovation, partnership, and national development.