Announce New Speaker
We are pleased to announce that
Mr. Daouda Djibo Takobakoye, Secretary-General, Nigerien High Authority for Atomic Energy confirmed to join
6th MEA Nuclear Industry Congress 2020 (Cairo, Egypt | June. 3rd – 4th). And he will share the topic of
Status of Planned Nuclear Energy Projects in Niger.
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Considering the fact that 83% of the population in Niger still doesn’t have access to electricity, the need for a new source of power is obvious. Currently, Niger has the world’s highest birth rate and the population will triple in 2050. The energy needs will at least grow by a similar or even higher rates and the only sustainable energy source that could satisfy those needs in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way is nuclear energy.
"As is recognised in the INIR Mission report, there is a strong commitment from the government to the work of developing the infrastructure for a nuclear power programme," IAEA Deputy Director General Chudakov said. "I am encouraged that even though Niger is still in an early phase, it has already enacted a comprehensive nuclear law, established an independent nuclear regulatory authority, and is currently reviewing existing regulations and developing appropriate new ones."
