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Do you think Nigeria is ripe for nuclear power generation system? Discuss.
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This is a very interesting topic ❣️❣️
ReplyDeleteOf course its interesting....
DeleteWhat is your own answer?
Since 2004 Nigeria has a Chinese-origin research reactor at Ahmadu Bello University, and has sought the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency to develop plans for up to 4,000 MWe of nuclear capacity by 2027 according to the National Program for the Deployment of Nuclear Power for Generation of Electricity.[1] Nigeria hoped to begin construction in 2011 and start nuclear power production in 2017-2020. On 27 July 2007 Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua has urged the country to embrace nuclear power in order to meet its growing energy needs.[2] Construction has not begun but plans have not been canceled by 2016.
ReplyDeleteMore recently, in April 2015, Nigeria began talks with Russia's state-owned Rosatom to collaborate on the design, construction and operation of four nuclear power plants by 2035, the first of which will be in operation by 2025.[3] In June 2015, Nigeria selected two sites for the planned construction of the nuclear plants. Neither the Nigerian government nor Rosatom would disclose the specific locations of the sites, but it is believed that the nuclear plants will be sited in Akwa Ibom State, in South-South Nigeria, and Kogi State, in the central northern part of the country.[4] Both sites are planned to house two plants each.So I think we are ripe to have it
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DeleteI hope you even understand what your wrote.
The question is asking you to give your opinion
No, nigeria is not yet matured enough and also Once thought of as the primary answer to the globe’s renewable energy requirements, nuclear energy is now viewed unfavourably in comparison to solar and Despite technological advances, the cost of nuclear power tends to increase due to the high price of taking care of ageing reactor and also its now noted that this renewable, free-fuels source are no longer a dream or projection- they are reality and are replacing nuclear as a preferred choice for new power plant world wide
ReplyDeleteGood one
DeleteLet's not deceive ourselves, Nigeria is still a developing country and there is a lot of constraints regarding a developing country like Nigeria setting up a nuclear power plant system. Nuclear power poses specific demands on national
ReplyDeleteinfrastructures that have to be satisfied by any country
to achieve success in its introduction and its safe and
reliable use. These demands include nuclear power's
technical complexity, the required high level of investment, and strict safety requirements. They are especially
relevant to developing countries, where a lack of resources or capabilities to meet requirements may constitute the principal constraints to the development of
a nuclear power programme.
Problems facing a developing country like Nigeria in the introduction of nuclear power are not insurmountable, as shown
by the experience of those developing countries that
have already done so. However, the effort required to
strengthen or to build up national infrastructures and
capabilities to necessary levels may exceed available national resources, or they may not be compensated for, or justified, by nuclear power's expected benefits. In such cases, a country would most likely delay the decision to launch a nuclear programme. #Aremu16
Good one. But you should be able to give a more concise answer
DeleteIts a very big no for me because Nigeria is not yet matured in any wat to install,manage and maintain a Nuclear power plant.We have not shown sufficient capacity to manage our hydro and gas-fired plants yet we are plunging into the uncharted waters of nuclear power. According to my findings,I confirmed that Nigeria is trying to delve into nuclear energy to solve the problem of power supply in the country.Really?Is that the next thing we should be doing.
ReplyDeleteThe Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has warned that Nigeria’s decision to build nuclear power plants to augment the poor power situation in the country will result in mishaps similar to the Arkhangelsk region explosion in Russia last week which led to a spike in radiation levels and mass evacuation of communities near the facility.
Russian scientists were working on miniaturised sources of nuclear energy when a rocket engine exploded. The explosion killed five people and caused radiation readings in neighbouring cities to spike to 20 times above their normal level in half an hour.
…ERA/FoEN, in a statement issued in Lagos, said the Russian incident should send a clear signal to the Nigerian government to back out of any further nuclear experimentation which the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) it signed with Rosatom to build nuclear plants in Nigeria. Under the arrangement, Rosatom will build nuclear power plants in Kogi and Akwa Ibom states. Akinbode Oluwafemi, ERA/FoEN deputy executive director, said: “Once again we have another reason to ask the Nigeria government to halt the nuclear misadventure spearheaded by the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) without the consent of Nigerians.” Mr Oluwafemi said it was disturbing that at a time the global community is pursuing clean and safe energy options including wind and solar technologies, Nigeria is choosing to embrace nuclear power ”which is neither clean nor safe nor cheap.”As for me,I think Nigeria should be thinking on Renewable Energy and not nuclear energy.
The most promising solution seems to be through multiple small-scale power production initiatives, typically in bio-energy, solar heaters and photovoltaic modules. These provide cheaper electricity than nuclear and are in addition good job creators. With its extensive agricultural sector, all of Africa has great bio-waste energy potential.
Kenya has shown that there are excellent geothermal energy extraction possibilities along the Rift Valley.
Many countries, including Egypt and Kenya, enjoy ample sunshine, making them ideal for solar power generation. With the right incentives, these could drive an African energy generation boom.OTUNNI11.
Good but too long.
DeleteOk Sir.
DeleteYes
ReplyDeleteFor a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources in which we need to start now.
Nuclear energy will provide a shortcut for cheap and affordable electricity which can drive Nigeria’s development. However, the essential ingredients for nuclear energy are also the essential ingredients for nuclear weapons.
Also, the cost of acquiring nuclear power when compared to the needs of Nigeria makes its acquisition at this point unjustifiable.
So, for now, the country should focus on developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes such as the generation of electricity for domestic and industrial use.
Nigeria is not behind in terms of knowledge. Once the things are put in order, it (nuclear power) is possible. Nigeria has been training people since the early 1970s in the area of nuclear technology.
Considering the use of nuclear power, if we are able to tap into nuclear energy, we will be in a position to access a large amount of energy since there is also the availability of the required expertise in this area.
There is also a centre like that at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. These centres have been there for over 30 years. We have people with the required expertise and we also have the National Atomic Energy Commission which can serve as a regulator.
The only challenge is insecurity.
There is the need to be clearheaded about the security implications of the location and the running of a nuclear power plant.
The menacing threat of Boko Haram is an issue with regard to location. The Niger Delta militants can pose a threat and without adequate security, rogue cows from some herdsmen can stray into the nuclear power plant and cause mayhem.
I take consolation in the fact that the endorsement of the International Atomic Energy Agency for Nigeria to proceed on the nuclear route will factor in all these security implications.
Since 2004, they have been nursing the idea for the deployment of nuclear power for generation of electricity and I belief we have ripe for nuclear power generation.
Adegun03
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I will say NO. Nigeria is not ripe. Reason being that we have insecurity issues that has been properly spoken about by Odefemi10 in his comment... We need to first tackle our insecurity issues first. Also I will say, when dealing with nuclear chemicals and all, we need a containment strategy in case of explosion or hazardous waste,. But the way we are in Nigeria, I don't think we have the facilities to contain any nuclear damage without being exposed. So for the safety of the citizens, it is best we sort out these things first before embarking on a Nuclear power mode of generation.
Firstly I will say Nigeria is a developing country......let look at it in this from this angle. The gas plants we have and the hydro power plant how are we managing them what is the cost for maintaining just that of which we both know that just the maintainace of a nuclear power plant Triple's the amount for maintaining a gas plant...SECONDLY to build a reactor it takes a lot of research of which we know Nigeria is not ready to train Nigerians that can make it happen.....THIRDLY the raw material for nuclear power plant is expensive and I don't think there is anywhere in Nigeria to mine for it......lastly the waste of a nuclear power plant is another killing thing to think of in the process...... But I think a nuclear plant project is currently going on in obafemi awolowo university ile Ife .........not very sure but I thing some is happening there....
ReplyDeleteThe straightforward answer is YES. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
ReplyDeleteWe were ripe for this energy source several decades ago; so, the question of whether we are ripe in 2018 is belated. When our population doubles, how are we going to get the requisite energy to power our industries, drive our electricity-dependent transportation systems, as well as our domestic use and meet other energy needs?
Is it from Egbin where gas shortfalls caused by saboteurs hinder full electricity production? Is it from Kainji where water level rises one day and falls the next day? We are late already and over-ripe so we need to rush to harness nuclear power.
I like the tone. Very confident......
DeleteProf.emanuel aluyor said and I quote
ReplyDelete"I would say yes and no . Yes in the sense that
nuclear energy will provide a shortcut for
cheap and affordable electricity which can
drive Nigeria’ s development. However , the
essential ingredients for nuclear energy are
also the essential ingredients for nuclear
weapons .
I will not say that Nigeria is ripe for nuclear
power in the sense of developing weapons
because I do not consider it necessary for
Nigeria to acquire nuclear power for such
purposes when we do not have foes to fight
with nuclear weapons .
Also , the cost of acquiring nuclear power when
compared to the needs of Nigeria makes its
acquisition at this point unjustifiable.
So , for now , the country should focus on
developing nuclear energy for peaceful
purposes such as the generation of electricity
for domestic and industrial use" . •Prof .
Emmanuel Aluyor
I will agree with him because merely looking at our country, Nigeria. We are found of developing in a negative way than positive. People might use the advantage to increase terrorism whereas Nuclear power generation is the best form of generation we need at hand because every other types are are not consistent come to think of Hydro in which there will be excess rain at times but scares some other time or coal which is not usually available at all times but we can easily access Nuclear only if we can afford it's high expenses. So therefore, ewe are ripe for Nuclear power generation only if we will use it in a position way
Sitting on the fence. Good diplomatic answer.
DeleteNigeria as a country is not yet developed its still under developing contry inthe whole world considering some factors cost to setup this plant is very expensiveWe have not shown sufficient capacity to manage our hydro and gas-fired plants yet we are plunging into the uncharted waters of nuclear power. According to my findings,I confirmed that Nigeria is trying to delve into nuclear energy to solve the problem of power supply in the country.Really?Is that the next thing we should be doing.
ReplyDeleteThe Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has warned that Nigeria’s decision to build nuclear power plants to augment the poor power situation in the country will result in mishaps similar to the Arkhangelsk region explosion in Russia last week which led to a spike in radiation levels and mass evacuation of communities near the facility. So my answer is No
So you are scared of accidents?
DeleteNigeria, the most populous country in africa and a major
ReplyDeleteoil exporter, suffers from chronic energy shortages. Years
of under-investment, lack of maintenance and perpetual
resource supply problems have elevated the situation to
crisis levels. National policy makers have consequently
expressed an interest in nuclear power as a source of
stable electricity.
although the federal government of Nigeria has explored
the possibility of developing a nuclear energy program
since the 1970s, in recent years the country has increased
efforts towards commissioning its first nuclear power
plant. a roadmap developed by the Nigerian atomic
Energy agency (NaEC) calls for 1,000 Mw of nuclear
power by 2017 and 4,000 Mw by 2027. still in phase two
of the iaEa assessment framework for states pursuing
nuclear power for the first time – Nigeria has made a
policy decision to pursue nuclear power and is currently
undertaking the necessary preparatory work to invite a
first bid for construction – it is unlikely Nigeria will begin
construction of a nuclear power plant before 2020.
Despite progress in some areas, including the ratification
of international treaties, development of regulatory infrastructure and signing of bilateral technical cooperation
agreements, significant challenges remain: a substandard
grid, underdeveloped electricity market, lack of technical
capacity, widespread corruption and a dubious history of
success in large, government-managed projects, render
the proposed NaEC timeline unrealistic. So i don't think Nigeria is ready for a neaclear power plant.
Story.... Story.... In the end what is your argument?
DeleteNo because our security system is not that sophisticated enough to prevent a perimeter breach when the nuclear plants are built. In fact, knowing the corrupt system we operate, foreign terrorists could embark on a project of extracting raw materials for nuclear bombs from Nigeria. If Nigeria starts a nuclear plant, where shall we dispose our nuclear waste? As the plant begins operation, enormous quantities of radioactive waste are created during nuclear fuel process, including high-level radioactive waste, and low-level radioactive waste. Even a country as sophisticated as the United States finds it hard to dispose of its nuclear waste. Official and carefully groomed repositories are commissioned and accordingly.
ReplyDeleteHmmm......... Good response. Security and waste disposal concerns
DeleteEnter your reply... ibrahim 07
ReplyDeleteit a no for me, even the simplest power station we still encounter some technical problems that our personnel on board can't handle, I think we should rather be making the plan for nuclear right now to be our source of electricity generation but right now we are still a juvenile in power generation
Reason with me from this angle.
ReplyDeleteThe straightforward answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
We were ripe for this energy source several decades ago; so, the question of whether we are ripe in 2018 is belated. When our population doubles, how are we going to get the requisite energy to power our industries, drive our electricity-dependent transportation systems, as well as our domestic use and meet other energy needs?
Is it from Egbin where gas shortfalls caused by saboteurs hinder full electricity production? Is it from Kainji where water level rises one day and falls the next day? We are late already and over-ripe so we need to rush to harness nuclear power.
However, there is the need to be clearheaded about the security implications of the location and the running of a nuclear power plant.
The menacing threat of Boko Haram is an issue with regard to location. The Niger Delta militants can pose a threat and without adequate security, rogue cows from some herdsmen can stray into the nuclear power plant and cause mayhem.
So if nuclear power generation is to be introduced in nigeria our security service most be standard, and the site for it most be far from working areas and residents because of it radiation
Even heard abt another new nuclear energy radiation dat does nt affects human being
That is helium 3 non- radioactive isotope of helium two proton and one neutron ... It a future proposed gas that can be used to fuel nuclear station so wen the new advancement comes in place we can also benefit from it ...
My opinion is nigeria is ripe for nuclear power generation... Cos if we dont start nw when are we starting ... Is it wen all our power generation station can satisfy us again or fail us...
With state of the country, I will say no.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for my answer is not far fetch to the sense that , Nigeria as a country is not stable politically. Now looking at the crises in the North Eastern part of the country- Boko Haram, herdmens, bandits etc.
I heard in a news where this Boko Haram attack army barrack cut away with arms. If those arms are nuclear weapons, the owe country is in trouble.
The level of the security in Nigeria is too low.
However, many countries of the world are developing nuclear technology. Some purpose of these countries is to produce weapon- even though claiming not so .
Nigeria join this race, I don't think is going to bring out something good . The country lack the mandate .
Moreover, our country lack the manpower and technology to build nuclear technology. I will say is a waste of money and resources. It will be another means for some elite to enrich their self and even use it to cause harm during political instability.
In my conclusion, nuclear technology is very good, we need it , but we cannot maintain it.
For me it's a No... This is an underdeveloped country.. not even really developing.. It we're finding it hard to maintain the Hydro and others we gave on ground.. how can we now delve into something new and this big. Might be later but we're not ready now I bet it.
ReplyDeleteNo. The country lacks the essentials to properly manage and operate a nuclear power station. Although, Nigeria is not behind in terms of knowledge. Once the things are put in order, it (nuclear power) is possible. Nigeria has been training people since the early 1970s in the area of nuclear technology. The only snag is that the conditions are not yet right to make it happen as at now (2019).
ReplyDeleteThere is need for Nigeria to look deeply into the security implications of the location and the running of a nuclear power plant. The menacing threat of Boko Haram is an issue with regard to location. The Niger Delta militants can pose a threat and without adequate security, rogue cows from some herdsmen can stray into the nuclear power plant and cause mayhem.
Also, the cost of acquiring nuclear power when compared to the needs of Nigeria makes its acquisition at this point unjustifiable. However, my concern is about our poor maintenance culture, especially with respect to infrastructure. If we carry over this attitude into our nuclear infrastructure, Nigeria will be courting disaster.
No. Because there are some compelling reasons for pursuing a nuclear power program, Nigeria faces significant challenges to achieving its objectives, including a substandard national electricity grid, an underdeveloped electricity market, lack of technical capacity and a dubious history of success in large, government- ...
ReplyDeleteNo.Because there are some compelling reasons for pursuing a nuclear power program, Nigeria faces significant challenges to achieving its objectives, including a substandard national electricity grid, an underdeveloped electricity market, lack of technical capacity and a dubious history of success in large, government.
ReplyDeleteI would say YES Because;
ReplyDeleteNigeria recorded an increase of 1,811.3 megawatts (MW) in power generation in January 2019, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) transmitted 127,157.7 mw as against 125,346.4mw in December 2018.
This translates to an increase of 1,811.3 mw harvested from the ongoing Nigerian Independent Power Projects (NIPP) to the national grid as against 125,346.4mw generated between December 1 and 31, 2018.
The statistics indicated that power generation increased by 1,811.3 mw between December 2018 and January 2019.
According to what i read about The answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources. But more question is how equiped is the conutry to take in the risk of controling such energy source ?
ReplyDeleteYES
ReplyDeleteNigeria is estimated to be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, therefore the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
But on a second thought
NO
Nigeria has not been able to maintain the already existing energy sources in the country. Nigeria is also faced with challenges of substandard national electricity grid, an underdeveloped electricity market, lack of technical capacity and a dubious history of crime and corruption.
The country is NOT ripe for nuclear power generation system.
The straightforward answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
ReplyDeleteThe straightforward answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
ReplyDeleteThe straightforward answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources.
ReplyDeleteThe straightforward answer is a qualified yes. For a country that will be the third most populous nation on earth by 2050, the energy needs of close to 300 million people will require harnessing nuclear power to support other energy sources
ReplyDeleteNigeria as a country is yet
ReplyDeleteto be developed enough for nuclear power generation. Considering some factors cost to setup this plant is very expensive. We have not shown sufficient capacity to manage our hydro and gas-fired plants yet we are plunging into the uncharted waters of nuclear power. According to my findings,I confirmed that Nigeria is trying to delve into nuclear energy to solve the problem of power supply in the country.Really?Is that the next thing we should be doing. We are supposed to get the ground ripe for future generation to adopt nuclear power generation. How do we do this, by stabilizing what we have now and making preparations for the future. We are not supposed to dive into what we aren't ready for. In my opinion Nigeria isn't ripe for nuclear power generation.