NNRA, DSS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE NUCLEAR SECURITY AND REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT

NNRA, DSS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE NUCLEAR SECURITY AND REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT

In a strategic move to reinforce nuclear security and regulatory enforcement in Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).

A delegation led by the newly posted Director of Simulation and Crisis Management, Department of State Services (DSS), Mrs. Nadia Mohammed Soso, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) as part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency synergy in the nuclear and radiological sector, particularly in the area of enforcement.

Mrs. Soso explained that the visit was necessitated by the need to sustain the strong working relationship established by her predecessor and to further enhance cooperation in safeguarding the sector against emerging security threats, while ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear and radioactive materials.

Receiving the delegation, the Director General of NNRA, Dr. Yau Idris, commended the longstanding relationship between both institutions and emphasized the need to activate and strengthen existing collaborative frameworks. He announced the revival of the Nuclear Security Committee as a critical platform for addressing complaints, violations, and offences within the nuclear sector, as well as making timely recommendations to the Federal Government.

Dr. Idris also called for joint enforcement operations and the establishment of a central coordination mechanism to ensure effective nationwide nuclear security. He further stressed the importance of proper vetting and profiling of both new and existing NNRA staff to strengthen internal security and expressed concern over the spread of misinformation by some actors within the nuclear industry during external engagements.