Florence Ajimobi, Nigeria’s ambassador to Austria, has been appointed the country’s governor on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors for the 2026-2028 term.
Her appointment followed Nigeria’s election to the IAEA
board during the 70th regular session of the agency’s general conference in
Vienna, Austria, according to a statement.
Ajimobi, who is also Nigeria’s permanent representative to
the IAEA and other international organisations in Vienna, will represent the
federal government on the board and its committees.
She will participate in deliberations on the IAEA’s
programmes, nuclear safety and security, safeguards, peaceful applications of
nuclear science and technology, and international cooperation, the statement
said.
Ajimobi will also articulate Nigeria’s positions at board
meetings and contribute to discussions on the agency’s policy direction and
activities.
The statement said Nigeria’s election to the board and
Ajimobi’s appointment would strengthen the country’s engagement with the IAEA
and its commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology for
sustainable development.
The statement said the appointment would provide Nigeria
with an enhanced platform to deepen international cooperation in areas where
nuclear technology can support national development.
It listed healthcare, agriculture, food security,
water-resource management, and human-capacity development among areas where
nuclear technology could support Nigeria’s development.
Ajimobi, who is Nigeria’s ambassador extraordinary and
plenipotentiary to Austria, is expected to use the assignment to advance the
country’s interests and strengthen its voice within the global nuclear
governance architecture.
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