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Directorate of Earth Observation

The Directorate of Earth Observation

Director of Earth Obseravtion

AIR VICE MARSHAL MA Sulaiman

Chronicle of Directors

Group Captain LI Oluwatoyin

23rd October 2014 – 10th July 2015

Group Captain NV Aguiyi

10th July 2015 – 21st September 2015

Air Commodore NV Aguiyi

21st September 2015 – 24th January 2017

Air Commodore HU Muhammad

24th January 2017 – 4th January 2018

Brigadier General OA Dada (Ag Dir)

13th July 2017 – 4th January 2018

Air Vice Marshal UP Uzezi

4th January 2018 – 9th July 2018

Brigadier General JO Iwara (Ag Dir)

9th July 2018 – 25th January 2019

Air Vice Marshal EO Chukwu

25th January 2019 - 31st March 2020

Air Vice Marshal MA Tanko

31st March 2020 - 11th March 2021

Air Vice Marshal NE Calmday

11th March 2021 - 5th January 2022

Air Vice Marshal K Aliyu 30th January 2023

5th January 2022 - 30th January 2023

Air Commodore AE Nweke

30th January 2023 - 15th July 2023

Air Commodore OC Ubadike

15th July 2023 - 1st March 2024

Air Vice Marshal AV Ndace

1st March 2024 - 24th September 2024

Air Vice Marshal AA Suleh

24th September 2024 - August 2025

Air Vice Marshal MA Sulaiman

August 2025 - Date

About the Directorate

The Directorate of Earth Observation (DEO) is responsible for developing autonomous capability to perform intelligence analysis based on satellite imagery particularly from Virtual Reception Service to produce intelligence for decision-making. It would seek to integrate information from satellite imagery with other sources such as GEO spatial intelligence.

Roles

a. Acquisition of optical and spectral images using Remote Sensing/Earth Observation(EO) Satellites.

b. Processing and archiving geospatial data.

c. Custodian of satellite images and geospatial data.

d. Maintenance of DSA Geospatial Data Infrastructure (GDI).

e. Provide and conduct geospatial intelligence in support of operations

f. Perform photo reconnaissance using satellite images and environmental data for national security.

g. Ensure surveillance of entire vertical expanse including the atmosphere, near earth orbit and beyond.

h. Provide decision-support tools for analyzing processed data in the form of maps, charts and other visual models.

i. Disseminate meteorology information and satellite weather forecast in support of operations.

j. Appraisal and analysis of land and maritime environments..

k. Utilize satellites for monitoring and response to disaster management in aid to civil authorities.s.

i. Prediction and mitigation of effects of climate change on strategic planning for national security.

m. Manufacture of Earth Observation Satellite.

n. Maintain and operate Defence Earth Observation satellite..

Achievements

a.Training of personnel on the Introduction to Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing at GeoApps Plus Ltd NASRDA.

b. Invitation of reputable Geospatial companies such as RESLARC, Image Sat International (ISI) and Airbus Defence Group (Airbus DS) for possible collaboration.

c. Training of personnel on Crime Mapping at GeoApps Plus Ltd NASRDA.

d. Operational Visit to HQ Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Maiduguri.

e. Conduct of In-Theatre Proof of Concept of Anti-Drone solutions at Maiduguri

f. Geospatial facilities tour of ImageSat International NV Israel.

g. Tour of the Facilities Digital Globe, Colorado USA.

h. Operational Visit to HQ Operation DELTASAFE, Yenagoa.

i. Supply of Satellite Imagery Maps to 1 Div Kaduna.

j. Visit to Nigerian Forest Reserve Coordinates Generation of about 1000points.

k. Production of Operational Maps for Operation FOREST OCTOPUS.

l. Production of Operational Maps for Sectors 1,2 and 3 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

m. Production of Satellite Imageries Based Intelligence Report for Operation FOREST OCTOPUS and Sectors 1,2 and 3 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

n. The Directorate produced BDA maps of Dapchi.

Events of the Directorate of Earth Observations

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