NNRA PLATEAU OPERATIONAL OFFICE ENGAGES FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS ON REGULATORY MANDATE

NNRA PLATEAU OPERATIONAL OFFICE ENGAGES FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS ON REGULATORY MANDATE

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) Plateau State Operational Office, on Thursday, 25th September 2025, held an interactive meeting with Heads of Federal Civil Service Establishments in the Sate.

Delivering a presentation at the event, the Head of Operations, Mr. Vontau Nimkur Timkat, outlined NNRA’s vision, mission, and core functions, while highlighting the industries and activities under its regulatory oversight. He emphasized the Authority’s statutory mandate to bring under control all facilities involved in the mining and processing of ores containing radioactive materials, as well as all equipment, facilities, and activities that generate ionizing radiation in Nigeria.

Mr. Timkat stressed that effective collaboration with stakeholders is vital to achieving the Authority’s objectives. He noted that the NNRA’s mandate goes beyond regulation, encompassing partnerships that promote safety, protect the environment, and safeguard public health. The meeting provided a platform to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of  NNRA’s role in nuclear safety, radiation protection, and environmental sustainability within Plateau State and across the country.