SEO Riders:
– Nigeria plans to integrate nuclear energy into national power grid
– Minister Adelabu promotes modular reactors for sustainable electricity
– NAEC collaboration aims to boost Nigeria’s energy infrastructure
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) to enhance the country’s electricity supply through nuclear energy. During a meeting with NAEC’s Acting Chairman, Anthony Ekedewa, on May 6, 2025, Adelabu emphasized that nuclear power represents an advanced and sustainable solution for Nigeria’s energy needs. He advocated for the adoption of modular nuclear reactors over large-scale plants, aligning with the government’s decentralized energy strategy. The Minister acknowledged the challenges associated with nuclear energy development but stressed its long-term benefits for stabilizing and expanding the nation’s power sector.
