NESREA ready to provide guidance on nuclear power plants

Benebo made this known in Abuja, recently, while receiving the Director General of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission Dr Franklin Erapamo Osaisai who was on visit to NESREA as part of stakeholders consultation in the ongoing nuclear power plant project in Nigeria.Benebo noted that the required regulation to control operation of a nuclear power project […]

Benebo made this known in Abuja, recently, while receiving the Director General of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission Dr Franklin Erapamo Osaisai who was on visit to NESREA as part of stakeholders consultation in the ongoing nuclear power plant project in Nigeria.
Benebo noted that the required regulation to control operation of a nuclear power project was couched in the National Environmental Regulations (Energy Sector regulation).
She acknowledged the heart-warming collaboration existing between her agency and the Atomic Energy Commission, saying that she was happy the agency has been carried along from inception.
“We will not compromise our standards and we will ensure that the necessary regulations are put in place,” she added.
She advised that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) be done before and during any construction to meet health and safety standards and obey International Convention.
Earlier in his remarks, Dr Osaisai said the role NESREA was playing in the nuclear programme, particularly with regards to safety and health issues and manpower training, was of great importance.
“We need to do everything in the best way, adhering to the best international standards,” he said.
In a related development, NESREA has sought to partnership the Nigeria Customs Service for increased vigilance at the ports and proper certification of export materials in the country.
Benebo, while calling for stronger ties, commended the Nigeria Customs for its readiness to enhance efficient delivery of service and block every loopholes exploited by unscrupulous persons to beat the law, particularly during export of CITES regulated items and port inspections.
Responding, the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller-General, Abdullahi Inde Dikko who said that although the ports are under concessionaires, pledged to ensure strict compliance with NESREA requests on proper documentation during exports and port inspection.
 He also ordered his men at the ports to be alert against possible criminal breach.