Abstract:
The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 1995 (Act) established the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) and charged it with regulatory oversight of nuclear research reactors and also with responsibility to ensure Nigerian compliance with International safety, security and safeguards legal framework. Under Technical Cooperation with the Agency, Nigeria installed and commissioned NIRR-1, which was licensed by the NNRA. The NNRA has since exercised regular oversight on the facility, ensuring its safe operation.