NGA-NEST PAYS CONGRATULATORY VISIT TO NAEC CHAIRMAN/CEO
The Nigerian Network for Nuclear Science and Technology Education (NGA-NEST) paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja on Monday October 12, 2026.
The delegation, led by Prof. Nnabuk Okon Eddy, represented the National Coordinator, Prof. A. Kuye and presented a congratulatory letter to the Chairman on his confirmation by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, describing his appointment as well-deserved and a testament to his exemplary leadership and competence in nuclear science and technology.
The delegation briefed the Chairman on the Network, which was formally launched on 27th August, 2018 by Late Prof. S.P. Mallam as a National Network under the African Regional Network (AFRA-NEST), with the mandate to promote education, training, research and public outreach in nuclear science and technology.
In his response, the Chairman/CEO appreciated the visit and reiterated NAEC’s commitment to supporting bodies that promote nuclear education and human capacity development, in line with its mandate to train professionals in nuclear science and technology. He informed the delegation that following the retirement of the current National Coordinator, the Commission will in due course nominate a replacement to the IAEA.
He assured the Network of continued collaboration and support.
