PRIORITIZE THE USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES IN IMPLEMENTING TANZANIA’S NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION PLAN – PROF. NAJAT.




📌 The goal is to ensure the plan is implemented by local experts

📌 Citizens urged to be involved in the programme

📌 Part of the Government’s strategy to meet electricity demand by 2030


The Director General of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC), Prof. Najat Mohammed, has urged members of the National Executive Committee for the Coordination of the Nuclear Power Programme (NEPIO) to begin early preparations for the implementation of Tanzania’s nuclear power generation plan, while prioritizing the use of locally available resources.


She made the remarks on December 19, 2025, while opening the first meeting of the National Committee for Coordinating the Implementation of the Nuclear Power Programme (NEPIO) held at the Ministry of Energy Conference Hall in Mtumba, Dodoma.


While opening the meeting, Prof. Najat emphasized the need for early preparations to enable the country to complete the programme within seven years, instead of the usual ten years required for such initiatives.


> “Preparations for this programme normally take about ten years, but we want to complete it within seven years so that we can obtain this electricity sooner. Therefore, I urge you to start preparations early by conducting research on the resources to be used, and where such resources are available locally, we should make use of our own resources,” stressed Prof. Najat.




She further noted the importance of establishing a strong and sustainable supply chain for the nuclear power programme by strengthening cooperation between the Government, the private sector, and international stakeholders.


> “In implementing this programme, we must ensure timely availability of equipment, technology, and critical raw materials, while also building local capacity through various training programmes. Additionally, whenever we are invited to participate in nuclear-related meetings and workshops, we should take part actively in order to learn more,” she emphasized.




Prof. Najat also called on the committee to ensure public participation in the programme, stressing the importance of robust risk management systems, high safety standards, and supportive legal frameworks. She noted that involving and educating citizens will enhance effective implementation, reduce costs, protect the environment, and promote sustainable economic development.


Earlier, while presenting a report on the National Nuclear Energy Programme Coordination Committee (NEPIO), the Committee Chairperson—who is also the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy in the Ministry of Energy, Eng. Innocent Luoga—explained that according to the procedures of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), of which Tanzania is a member, any country intending to generate nuclear power must establish such a committee.


He said the Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with TAEC and the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals – Zanzibar, TANESCO, ZECO, EWURA, NEMC, and ZURA, has been actively involved in preparations for the programme, taking into account the experience and strategic importance of these institutions.


> “Electricity energy is vital for the development of our country and the world at large. Due to the growth of economic activities and other developments, electricity demand is projected to reach 8,000 megawatts by 2030, up from the current 4,352.13 megawatts. In light of this increase, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, directed that this initiative be implemented to ensure sufficient power supply and eliminate electricity rationing,” explained Eng. Luoga.

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