'The success of a nuclear power program depends not only on technology but fundamentally on the alignment between policy makers and the public.' Prof. Francis Otto, Director General, Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
''Nuclear Power is a key to reconciling both independence and thus energy sovereignty, with decarbonization and thus carbon neutrality. There is the need to keep mobilizing funding and continue attracting private investment. French President Emmanuel Macron''
Nuclear Power Projects serves as foothold investment that inspire and deepens local supply chains. Domestic firms can successfully aid across a wide range of activities, including civil and infrastructure construction, transportation, hence expanding domestic industrial capacity.
In addition to physical infrastructure, nuclear science can drive innovation, boost scientific research and elevate technological capabilities. Instituting a nuclear power program strengthens national research ecosystem by cherishing partnership with research centers.
Military bases rely on grid power that's susceptible to cybersecurity, while overseas operation depends heavily on diesel fuel convoys that have proven as deadly targets.
Nuclear microreactors eliminate these flaws entirely and is better to focus on energy resilient solutions.
The NextGen Nuclear Initiative kicked off today with a welcome address from the Director General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel B. Dampare.
He mentioned that the success of Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme cannot rest solely on technological advancement but also on effective communication.