The workshop was to explore possible collaboration areas between the two international outfits. NASA is the United States government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space.
Participants from WASCAL included the Executive Director, Dr. Laurent Sedogo and Director of Capacity Building, Prof Janet Adelegan. Also in attendance is the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Prof. Jim Adegoke. The officials from NASA comprised Dr. Charles Ichoku and Dr. Richard Damoah.