DG NNRA BECOMES NIGERIA'S COMMISSIONER AT AFCONE

The Nigerian Government has approved the nomination of Dr. Yau Idris, DG/CEO of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to serve as Nigeria's Commissioner at the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) following the re-election of Nigeria and Ten other Member States in AFCONE.

AFCONE is a commission saddled with the responsibility to collate States Parties' annual reports on nuclear energy, review the application of peaceful nuclear activities and safeguards by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to bring into effect the complaints procedure, encourage regional and sub-regional cooperation, as well as promote international cooperation with States for the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.

Members of AFCONE are represented through Commissioners, who are professionals with experience in the area of nuclear science and technology, diplomacy and security. These Commissioners meet in annual Ordinary Sessions to discuss all aspects relating to the implementation of the AFCONE programme of work.

Dr. Yau Idris will be representing Nigeria at AFCONE for the next three (3) years.

Congratulations Dr. Yau Idris.