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 marks 20 years of the safe operation of Nigeria’s Nuclear Research Reactor (NIRR-1) at the Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Zaria.
To celebrate this milestone, the CERT organized a one day symposium on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024 with the theme: “Achievements, Challenges and Prospects”.
Declaring the symposium open, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented by his SA, on Technical Matters, Prof. Bolaji Babatunde commended NAEC and CERT for it’s commitment towards the utilisation of the NIRR-1 for the training of personnel critical in the deployment of Nuclear science and technology for the socio-economic development of the country.
The Chairman, NAEC Prof. Yusuf A. Ahmed on Monday, 22nd April, 2023 received in audience a delegation from the Office of International Security System within the Nuclear Security Administration (INS/NNSA) of the United States Department of Energy (DoE) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
The delegation led by Alexander Moe (INS), held discussions on strengthening collaboration with NAEC on nuclear security as well as updates on The Center for Energy Research and Training’s (CERT) Physical Protection System (PPS).
Discussions also explored ways of possible collaboration with NAEC in the areas of training and infrastructural support.
Cadets from the Mathematics department of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, visited the NTC as part of its annual educational field trip to the facilities under NAEC.
The DD/Head GIF, Engineer TK Mustapha who represented the Chairman/CEO NAEC, Prof. Ahmed Yusuf welcomed the cadets and gave a brief overview of the activities of the commission and charged the cadets to be attentive and be interactive during the field trip and tour of the facility at NTC.
The cadets received workshop on Common Trends of scientific computing, Mathematical modelling and Nuclear Bias as well as Regulatory and Safety aspects of Radioactive Waste.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar in Moscow on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024, held talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov on strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
On the sidelines, Chairman, NAEC, Prof. Yusuf A. Ahmed held discussions with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation to further explore deeper cooperation on peaceful application of nuclear energy. He stated that Nigeria – Russia ties will continue to develop progressively and that “we have a mutual intention and that this trend will be strengthened in the areas of our relationship, notably the commercial and economic component.”
As part of the FG’s efforts on the deployment of Nuclear Power Plants & the Multi Purpose Research Reactor for various applications in Nigeria, NAEC on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024 in Abuja kicked off a 2 day national workshop on ‘Local Content Development and Participation of Nigeria’s Industries in the Sitting and Design of Research Reactor for Multipurpose Application in Nigeria”. The Workshop is aimed at engaging Stakeholders(SH) on issues with Nigerian local content law and provisions available for local industry participation in nuclear related projects.
Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake (center) in company of Chairman/CEO, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, (right) and DG, Nigeria Geological Survey Agency, Dr, Abdulrazaq Garba (left) inaugurates Seismic Monitoring Station in Abuja to ‘ mitigate impact of natural disasters’.
The Minister said the Federal Government is committed to providing the needed resources for the expansion of seismic monitoring equipment across Nigeria.
