• Tue. Apr 16th, 2024

Atomic Energy Commission Commends ABU nuclear reactor

Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission NAEC has expressed satisfaction with state of the nuclear research reactor at the Ahmadu Bello University Centre for Energy Research and Training.

Acting Director, Public Affairs Division, ABU, Malam Auwalu Umar in a statement in Zaria, said the Chairman of the commission, Malam Muktar Ali, made the commendation during a visit to the nuclear research facility.

According to the statement, the chairman is impressed with performance of the nuclear research reactor which was test-run during the visit.

It says NAEC, which funds and regulatesl nuclear research activities in the country, will ensure that the Zaria research centre achieve objectives for which it was established.

It adds that the NAEC chairman was taken round the facility by the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabir Bala and Director of the centre, Prof. Ibrahim Umar. NAN