NNRA Launches Nuclear Security Training for Airport and Border Officials
NNRA has begun a Nuclear Security Awareness Training for officials at airports, seaports and border crossings in Nigeria.
In Brief
- •NNRA has begun a Nuclear Security Awareness Training for officials at airports, seaports and border crossings in Nigeria.
- •The program aims to strengthen the country’s ability to detect and prevent illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials.
- •Dr Yau Usman Idris, NNRA’s Director General and CEO, highlighted nuclear security as a critical component of national security and urged inter‑agency cooperation.
- •Participants include aviation security officers, customs officials and other frontline agencies.
- •Training covers radiation basics, threat assessment, detection techniques, suspicious indicators and reporting procedures.
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s nuclear regulatory framework, established under the 1995 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, seeks to safeguard public safety, national security, the environment and the economy from the risks of illicit nuclear material. By equipping frontline officers with specialized knowledge, the NNRA aims to create a first line of defence that can identify and respond to potential threats before they materialise, thereby reinforcing the country’s compliance with international nuclear security obligations.
Key Details
- Training Start Date
- 2026-10-19
- Location
- Airport Hotel, Abuja
- Participants
- Aviation security, customs, and other frontline agencies
- Mandate Act
- Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act No. 19 of 1995
- Training Focus
- Detection of illicit nuclear and radioactive materials
Context & Background
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority was established by the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act No. 19 of 1995 to enable Nigeria to meet national and international safety and security obligations in the application of nuclear energy and ionising radiation.
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