- Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission [NAEC] gets new Acting Head
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.
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
NAEC Latest News
NAEC gets new acting head
A new Acting Head has been appointed for the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC).
He is Engr. Anthony Ekedegwa. His appointment by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation comes after the expiration of the three year tenure of Prof. Yusuf Ahmed.
Until his appointment, Engr. Ekedegwa was Director, Planning, Licensing, Sitting and Design (PLSD) of the Commission.
He is expected to oversee the affairs of the Commission pending the appointment of a substantive Chairman/CEO by the President.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Xi Jinping of China on Tuesday 3rd September, 2024 in China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the peaceful applications of nuclear energy..
Parties to the MoU are Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and the National Energy Administration of the People’s Republic of China. Other government dignitaries present at the signing were, Minister of Finance, Adebayo Olawole Edun, Engr. David Umahi, Honourable Minister of Works and Chm/CEO, NAEC, Prof. Yusuf A. Ahmed.
The Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on 21st August, 2024 paid a working visit to the headquarters of NAEC in Abuja. The CoS had on his delegation the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, the Permanent Secretary State House, Engineer Olufunsho Adebiyi.
Professor Yusuf A. Ahmed, Chairman, NAEC along with his Management team received the CoS at the head office conference room.
In his welcome address, Prof. Ahmed presented a brief on the mandate and activities of the Commission as well as its Centers across the country.
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and the David Umahi Federal University of Health Science (DUFUHS) on Thursday, 11th July, 2023, in Abuja signed an MoU for collaborative research and development of the application of nuclear science and technology in health and allied areas.
Prof. Jesse Aneka, VC, DUFUHS who signed on behalf of the University remarked that “the MoU is expected to facilitate knowledge and information transfer between NAEC, DUFUHS and other research institutions to help in policy formulation in the health sector”.
Joint Nigeria - Japan Delegation on Nuclear Power visits NAEC
A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Power (FMP) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has held discussions with NAEC Management at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The team was received by the CHM/CEO, NAEC, Prof. Yusuf Ahmed and Director-NPPD, Prof. Abdullah A. Mati.
The discussions were centered on the inclusion of nuclear power as an independent source of power in the improved 2023 ELECTRICITY ACT as well as provision of enabling environment to foster deployment of nuclear power in the country’s energy mix.
A team of inspectors from the United States Department of Energy (US-DOE) and the Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) today, Monday 10th June, 2024 were at NTC Sheda on routine inspection. The visit was led by Mr. Mac-Eteli Humphrey from the NNRA.
The Director NTC, Dr Tukur Hamman Gabdo welcomed the team to NTC and the place of their primary assignment, the GIF.
Similarly, the Deputy Director GIF, Engineer TK Mustapha presented an overview of physical protection systems of the GIF and brought the team up to speed with activities at the GIF.
