Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) to strengthen research, capacity development and the application of nuclear science and technology to national development.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the NAEC headquarters in Abuja, during an engagement led by the Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman.
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration between both institutions in nuclear science and technology, with a focus on educational advancement, research, manpower development and socio-economic transformation.
Speaking during the engagement, Professor Liman described the partnership as a major milestone in strengthening the relationship between NSUK and NAEC.
She said the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology held significant potential for advancing education, healthcare, agriculture and economic development.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed optimism that the partnership would create new opportunities for NSUK students, researchers and academic staff while strengthening the university’s contribution to sustainable national development.
“This partnership is a significant milestone for Nasarawa State University, Keffi. By integrating nuclear science into our research and capacity-building frameworks, we are not only advancing education but actively contributing to the sustainable development of Nigeria,” she said.
Under the agreement, NSUK and NAEC will collaborate on joint research projects, manpower exchange, shared use of laboratory facilities, capacity-building workshops and exchange of scientific information.
The partnership will also leverage international collaborations and facilitate the establishment of a Centre for Emergency Preparedness at NSUK.
Receiving the Vice-Chancellor and her delegation, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAEC, Engr. Dr. Anthony Inalegwu Godwin Ekedegwa, described the partnership as strategic and mutually beneficial.
Dr. Ekedegwa stressed the importance of the peaceful application of nuclear technology to national development, particularly in medicine, agriculture and water resources.
He also reaffirmed NAEC’s commitment to providing the necessary support for the successful implementation of the agreement.
The partnership is expected to strengthen NSUK’s research capacity, expand access to specialised scientific facilities and expertise, promote knowledge exchange, and equip students and researchers with skills relevant to emerging technological and developmental needs.
The signing of the MoU is part of Professor Liman’s administration’s efforts to build an innovative, research-driven and globally connected university capable of translating academic research into practical solutions to societal challenges.
The ceremony concluded with the formal signing of the agreement by the leadership of both institutions, followed by the presentation of NSUK souvenirs to the NAEC Chief Executive by Professor Liman and a group photograph to commemorate the partnership.
News Source: Information and Protocol Unit, 2026, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
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