At AWB Nigeria, we are not just astronomers—we are a movement. A vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community of dreamers, thinkers, observers, and educators who believe that the night sky belongs to everyone.
We are teachers in rural schools, students in crowded classrooms, engineers with curiosity, and children with homemade telescopes. We are united not by equipment—but by wonder.
Our Identity
We are the Nigerian chapter of Astronomers Without Borders, a global organization operating in over 140 countries. But our roots go deeper—we are born from the soils of Nigeria, built on the dreams of those who believe that science and imagination are national resources.
Through every telescope we set up in a village square, and every constellation we explain to a curious child, we affirm:
“Science is not a privilege. It is a birthright.”
Our Community Is…
- Multi-generational: We work with preschoolers and professors, combining play-based learning with rigorous science.
- Multilingual: From Hausa to Yoruba, Igbo to Pidgin, we speak the languages of the people—and of the stars.
- Multi-sectoral: Our members are teachers, engineers, medical workers, artists, farmers, and poets—because astronomy is for everyone.
We Gather to Learn, Share, and Inspire
What binds us is not formal education or background. It is this shared passion:
- To turn the telescope toward the Moon and hear someone gasp, “I’ve never seen that before.”
- To hear a girl in an IDP camp ask, “Can someone like me become a scientist?”
- To gather with strangers under the stars and realize that we are all made of the same elements—hydrogen, carbon, dreams.
We meet in:
- School yards
- City rooftops
- Online webinars
- Remote villages
- Public parks during solar eclipses
Each gathering becomes a spark. And each spark is a step toward enlightenment.
What We Do Together
Being part of the AWB Nigeria community means contributing to a range of life-changing activities:
| Program | Impact Area |
|---|---|
| Skywatch Nights | Public education & inspiration |
| Girls in Space Science | Gender equity in STEM |
| Rural Mobile Astronomy | Underserved communities |
| Astronomy in IDP Camps | Healing through curiosity |
| National Astronomy Month | Awareness at scale |
| Telescope Donations | Accessibility for schools |
Together, we are transforming Nigeria—one telescope, one conversation, one child at a time.
Connected to the Cosmos – and to Each Other
Our community is not just about looking up—it’s about reaching out.
We share knowledge through:
- Community WhatsApp groups
- School astronomy clubs
- Local-language guides to eclipses, conjunctions, and planetary motion
- Volunteer mentorship programs for young women and rural learners
We celebrate local innovation:
- DIY telescopes made from PVC and recycled lenses
- Sky charts drawn by hand and used in local schools
- Oral storytelling fused with constellations from ancient African lore
Voices from the Community
“When I joined AWB Nigeria, I thought I’d learn astronomy. What I found was a family.”
– Musa, Volunteer Coordinator, Kaduna
“I saw Saturn’s rings for the first time with my mom and sister. Now I want to be an astronomer—and a teacher.”
– Faith, 13-year-old Skywatcher, Ogun State
We Are More Than a Network. We Are a Force.
A force for:
- Peace
- Science equity
- Climate awareness
- Innovation in education
We believe in a future where every Nigerian child knows how to find the North Star.
And not just in the sky—but in themselves.
Join Us
We welcome:
- Educators
- Students
- Volunteers
- Curious minds
To learn more, connect with us at: https://awbnigeria.org
Together, let’s keep building Nigeria’s brightest community—one star at a time.
One People. One Sky. One Community of Astronomers.