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.
NAEC Latest News
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), led by its Chairman/CEO, Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, has continued its engagement with key stakeholders as part of preparations for the IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission, scheduled for the Q1 of 2027.
As part of this engagement, the NAEC delegation paid courtesy visits to the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA).
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at briefing the Honourable Minister on the progress of the Nigeria Nuclear Power Programme (NNPP), presenting the roadmap for the next phase of its implementation, and strengthening inter-agency collaboration towards the successful delivery of the programme.
