The event, according to the managing director of the Nigerian Communications satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai is slated for Xichang, China on December 19.
NigComSat 1R is …a replacement satellite of NigComSat 1 which was de-orbited on November 10, 2008 due to a solar array problem.
It was built by China Great Wall Industries Corporation (CGWIC). The replacement satellite, which is due for launch next week, is at no cost to Nigeria, according to Engr Ahmed-Rufai.
