The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), created by Act 46 of 1976 (as amended by 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. In March 2011, Mr. President approved the reconstitution of NAEC, as a Commission to operate within the Presidency, by the appointment of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer and six members in consonance with Section 4(1) of NAEC’s enabling Act.
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.
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