Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
NNRA
About
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is the government entity responsible for nuclear safety and radiological protection regulation in Nigeria. It licenses and registers the possession, use, import, export, transport and storage of radioactive sources and nuclear materials, and inspects facilities that use ionizing radiation.
History
The NNRA was established pursuant to the Nuclear Act 1995 on 3 August 1995 and began effective operation in 2001. Its primary responsibilities include licensing and registration, inspection and enforcement, radiological protection, and acting as Nigeria's national focal point for international obligations, particularly with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The authority regulates sectors including health and medicine, petroleum and industry, and research and waste management, including the Nigeria Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1) at the Centre for Energy Research and Training in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Key Facts
Established
3 August 1995
Headquarters
Abuja
Director General
Yau Usman Idris
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
Abbreviation
NNRA
Website
nnra.gov.ng