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Nigerian Man Who Builds Rockets, Failed 7 University Entrance Exams
Cursory: Anas Musa, a determined 29-year-old from Gombe State, aspires to join the Nigerian Defence Academy despite seven failed attempts. A Chemistry graduate, he pursues fashion design while nurturing his passion for rocketry. Musa aims to serve as an Ordnance Officer in the Army, extending his research beyond rocketry for defense applications. Despite setbacks, he persists in his aspirations, testing rockets with community support and envisioning their potential in military and space exploration.
Anas Musa, a 29-year-old native of Gombe State, remains determined to pursue his ambition of gaining admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) or other security agencies, despite facing seven unsuccessful attempts.
Speaking with Arewa PUNCH, Musa shared his journey, expressing his resolve to continue striving for his goal while also exploring his passion for fashion design.
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A Chemistry graduate from the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Musa aspires to serve as an Ordnance Officer in the Army, aiming to extend his research and innovation efforts beyond rocketry to contribute to defense-related fields.
He said:
“I graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, from Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State. My desire is to expand my research, development and innovation beyond the scope of only rocketry but in any aspect projection especially in the area of defence either serving as an Ordnance/Armament Officer in the Nigerian Armed Forces or as a Scientist.”
Detailing his multiple application attempts, Musa recounted his efforts to enroll in military service, including his involvement in rocket-building endeavors initiated at the age of 27.
“I applied for NDA 64RC 2012, 65RC 2013, 66RC 2014 and 67RC 2015, then DSSC 26 (Army) 2022, DSSC Air Force 2023 and DSSC 28 Army 2024.”
“I started building the rockets since early 2022 with the intention of serving as an Ordnance officer in the Armed Forces.”
Despite facing setbacks, Musa remains committed to his aspirations and continues to test his rockets with community support. While he currently sustains himself through fashion design, Musa remains steadfast in his passion for rocketry, highlighting its dual military and space exploration capabilities.
Asked what he does for a living since his passion has yet to materialise, Musa said, “I’m currently into fashion designing, but I won’t give up on my passion.”
Explaining further to our correspondent what exactly inspired his passion for the building of rockets, the scientist disclosed that building rockets has both military and space exploration capabilities.
He maintained, “Because one of my intentions is to build rockets that can reach an altitude of more than 100km within a couple of years as a thorough local military personnel, the rocket’s military capabilities contribute to enhancing national security by providing a platform for deploying reconnaissance satellites, communication networks, and other strategic assets,” he pointed out.
Musa disclosed more that his innovation if embraced by relevant stakeholders would foster more innovations, stimulate technological innovation in areas such as propulsion systems, materials science, artificial intelligence, and reusability, which can have far-reaching benefits beyond space exploration.
“Supporting commercial ventures, by offering versatility and adaptability, MPER can support commercial ventures such as satellite launches, space tourism, and private space missions, fostering economic growth and development in the space sector.
“Inspiring future generations, the pursuit of ambitious space exploration goals and the development of cutting-edge technology inspire and motivate future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), driving innovation and progress in society.
“Overall, the goal of building the rocket is to unlock new possibilities in space exploration, national security, technology development, economic growth, and human inspiration,” he concluded.
