Togo has announced the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission (CEAT), a dedicated body focused on the safe and effective use of nuclear technology. The news was disclosed during the Council of Ministers meeting on January 10.
The creation of CEAT underscores Togo’s commitment to leveraging nuclear technology for development across key sectors such as energy, health, and agriculture, while also addressing climate change. The commission aims to enhance local expertise and bridge technical gaps in nuclear resource management.
“The creation of the Atomic Energy Commission will enable our country to develop and implement training, research, and application programs concerning the development of nuclear technologies,” the government stated.
CEAT will coordinate national initiatives and establish training and research programs, complementing the 2020 Nuclear Law and the work of the National Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSSN).
This development follows Togo’s agreement with U.S.-based Nano Nuclear Energy on December 2, aimed at producing electricity from small nuclear reactors. That agreement hinted at the establishment of CEAT as part of Togo’s broader nuclear ambitions.
Togo has been a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since 2012, reflecting its longstanding interest in nuclear technology for sustainable development.
