Nuclear energy of Nigeria

Between 1960 and 1980 Nigeria's per capita energy consumption rose from 0.28 Jx 1018 to 50.6Jx 1018. Between 1970 and 1980 per capita energy use increased by 570% and total energy consumption rose by 760% while the population over the same period rose by 28.4% showing that Nigeria's energy demand has increased much more rapidly than its population. There are presently six potential energy types, i.e. oil, gas, solar fire wood, coal and lignite and hydro of this oil is the most dominant in terms of its contribution to the country's foreign exchange earnings. The weight of the argument in favour of acquiring nuclear energy in the country rests on the belief that the country needs are far from being satisfied by the available operating source. The inclusion of nuclear energy in the country's new diversified energy roster will require the integration of its implication not only in country energy policy but also in its development plan. (A.S.)