The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is the government entity responsible for nuclear safety and radiological protection regulation in Nigeria.[1] It was established pursuant to the Nuclear Act 1995 on August 3,1995 and began effective operation in 2001.[2] The current director general of the NNRA is Dr Yau Usman Idris.[3]
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- ^ Addeh, Emmanuel (May 28, 2020). "Buhari Appoints Idris Head of Nigeria's Nuclear Regulatory Body". This Day. Retrieved 2020-11-09.