CTBT: Science and Technology Conference 2025 - SnT2025

INTEGRATING IMS AND NDC INTO THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN TO ENHANCE RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN NIGERIA

P5.1-348

Not scheduled

20m

Zeremoniensaal

E-poster T5.1 Synergies with Global Challenges P5.1 Synergies with Global Challenges

Speaker

Farida Lawal (Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority)

Description

The National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Plan (NNREP) outlines Nigeria’s strategy for a coordinated and timely response to radiation emergencies, integrating local, national and international efforts to protect public and worker safety. The CTBTO’s International Monitoring System (IMS) and International Data Centre (IDC) provide advanced technologies and data for detecting nuclear explosions, with potential applications for civil and scientific purposes. This work aims to integrate the CTBTO IMS and IDC into the NNREP, alongside other national and international agencies, to enhance emergency response capabilities. Such integration would significantly improve public health and safety measures in Nigeria and is a feasible objective.