Year
2013
Abstract
The deep understanding of the future needs and the collective interest of the estimated population of about 170 million people of Nigeria has led to establishing a nuclear power program in the country with the knowledge that the program requires a virile emergency response capability to quickly and effectively ensure the protection of public, property and the environment in the event of accidents or incidents throughout the life cycle of operation of this technology. The need for this is also seen from the use of nuclear technologies for other peaceful purposes in research, agriculture, medical application, oil exploration and water resources in Nigeria. This commitment requires the establishment of an integrated national infrastructure that clearly separates and classifies the procedures and functions of all stakeholders, public communication and management of the emergency. This presentation will discuss the hazard analysis based on the available inventory records of nuclear and radiation practices, facilities, installations, radiation sources and radioactive materials used in Nigeria. Based upon this analysis, a commensurate nuclear accident and radiological emergency planning and response capabilities for a new nuclear build will be highlighted.