Engr. Anthony I. Ekedegwa is a pioneer staff of the Commission. He was the Director, Planning, Licensing, Sitting and Design (PLSD) in the Nuclear Power Plant Directorate (NPPD) of the Commission until his recent appointment as Acting Chairman.
WHO we are
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), created by Act 46 of 1976 (Cap N91 LFN, 2004), is the national focal agency charged with the responsibility for the promotion of the development of atomic energy and for all matters relating to the peaceful use of atomic energy.
NAEC was, however, activated and became fully operational in July, 2006 under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, by the appointment of its pioneer Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
Goal
To develop the ways and technical machinery to effectively explore, exploit and harness atomic energy for peaceful applications for sustainable national development..
Vision
To lay an enduring foundation for the building of a world-class institution for the development and peaceful deployment of nuclear technology in all its ramifications for national development in conformity with international best practices.
Mission
To develop a sustainable framework imbued with the fundamental elements of a high safety culture for the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology for the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO ENGR. ANTHONY I.G. EKEDEGWA(PhD) Ag. Chairman/CEO, naec
Congratulations to you, Engr. Anthony I.G. Ekedegwa(PhD)on your well-deserved conferment of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering (Power & Machines) by the University of Abuja, Nigeria. This remarkable academic achievement is a reflection of your exceptional dedication, resilience, and passion for the engineering profession. Your ability to successfully combine the rigours of academic pursuit with your strategic leadership role at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission is truly inspiring.
As you continue to soar to greater heights, we wish you continued wisdom, strength, and divine guidance in all your endeavors. We look forward to witnessing many more outstanding accomplishments under your visionary leadership.
IPRU
NAEC.
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) was honored to participate in the 3rd Brachytherapy Summit, held from May 27 to 28, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The Summit was organized by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in collaboration with Mediserve.
The Acting Chairman/CEO of NAEC, Engr. Anthony Ekedegwa, served as the Special Guest of Honour at the event. He was ably represented by Engr. Justine K. Salu, Director of Research and Nuclear Infrastructure Development, and Engr. Awwal Bisallah, Deputy Director of International Cooperation and Liaison (ICL), both of NAEC. In addition to delivering goodwill messages, NAEC also engaged in strategic discussions with LUTH officials on the sidelines of the event.
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Monday, 12 May,2025, launched a five-day regional training programme under the African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA). The event is taking place at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja.
The programme, titled “Regional Training Course on Financial Analysis of Large-Scale Energy Projects, Including Nuclear Power,” aims to enhance the financial evaluation capabilities of African countries in the energy sector. It focuses particularly on the use of the IAEA’s FINPLAN tool to assess the economic feasibility of electricity generation projects.
The Acting Chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Anthony Ekedegwa, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu. The visit aimed to foster collaboration on Nigeria’s Nuclear Power Programme and to explore other potential areas of partnership between the Ministry and NAEC. Key Outcomes of the Meeting:
1. Establishment of a Formal Working Relationship: It was agreed that a formal framework would be developed to define the working relationship and coordination mechanisms between the Ministry of Power and NAEC.
2. Joint Workshop in Q3 2025: Both parties resolved to organize a joint workshop in the third quarter of 2025. The workshop is expected to serve as a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences related to the National Nuclear Power Programme.
The Acting Chairman of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Anthony Ekedewa received a delegation from the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) in his office on Friday in Abuja, in a bid to strengthen nuclear security.
The delegation, led by WINS Executive Director Mr. Lars Van Dassen and accompanied by Senior Project Manager Ms. Asel Khamseyva, is on a working visit to Nigeria to promote nuclear security awareness and engage with key stakeholders. The discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria’s nuclear security framework through strategic national, regional, and international partnerships.
On Friday, 25th April, the Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr. Yau Idris, paid a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC).
The NNRA delegation was warmly received by the Acting Chairman of NAEC, Engr. Anthony Ekedegwa, in his office. The primary objective of the visit was to explore collaborative efforts between the two agencies to enhance the implementation of Nigeria’s nuclear energy programme. Discussions during the meeting focused on three key areas: Expansion of Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) membership, Acceleration of Nigeria’s Nuclear Policy and Planning a National Nuclear Energy Conference.
