The Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has proposed the establishment of an African Nuclear Talent and Diaspora Network to support the continent’s transition to clean, secure and sustainable energy.
The proposed network, he said, would connect governments, universities, technical institutions, nuclear regulators, industry players and African nuclear professionals in the diaspora to build the human capital needed to advance the continent’s nuclear energy ambitions.
Mr Buah who is also the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Ellembele Member of Parliament made the proposal when he represented President John Dramani Mahama at the opening of the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Accra.
He said Africa’s energy transition required not only access to advanced technologies but also strong international partnerships, accelerated innovation and strategic investments in power infrastructure.
According to him, the proposed network would help create a coordinated platform for developing the skills, expertise and institutional capacity required to support the safe and sustainable deployment of nuclear energy across Africa.
The three-day summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders and nuclear energy experts from Africa and beyond to explore practical pathways for strengthening nuclear energy development on the continent.
Key areas under discussion include the development of end-to-end nuclear talent pipelines, strengthening regulatory frameworks and exploring the deployment of advanced civil nuclear technologies.
Mr Buah emphasised the importance of investing in Africa’s human capital as countries seek reliable and low-carbon energy sources to meet growing electricity demand and support industrial development.
He noted that stronger collaboration among African countries and their international partners would be critical to ensuring that the continent was able to harness nuclear technology safely and effectively as part of its broader energy transition.
“Ghana remains fully committed to harnessing secure, clean energy solutions to drive long-term industrialisation, inclusive economic growth and lasting energy security for our citizens and the wider African continent,” he said.
The Minister further underscored the need for sustained collaboration between governments, academia, technical institutions, regulators and the private sector to build the institutional and technical foundations necessary for Africa’s emerging nuclear energy sector.
The summit is therefore expected to provide a platform for African countries to deepen cooperation, share expertise and identify practical opportunities for advancing nuclear energy as part of the continent’s clean energy future.
By: Christian Kpesese/NR NEWS
