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Nigeria's Ban On Nuclear Test Remains in Force

NIGERIA, JUL 7 – Nigeria emphasizes addressing poverty and climate change over nuclear weapons and supports global nuclear test ban efforts through collaboration with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation.

  • On Monday in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to a comprehensive nuclear test ban during a meeting with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr Robert Floyd, emphasizing Africa's focus on tackling poverty and climate change.
  • Shettima emphasized that Africa's priority is addressing poverty and climate change, not pursuing nuclear capability, reflecting Nigeria's focus on existential threats over nuclear weapons development.
  • Floyd highlighted that CTBTO’s 337 stations detected all seven DPRK tests, with Nigeria’s NAEC and NNRA providing high-quality technical inputs.
  • Shettima praised Nigeria’s CTBTO monitoring stations for detecting natural hazards, aiding early disaster response and environmental safety.
  • Nigeria’s visit to CTBTO underscores its leadership in Africa’s nuclear test ban efforts, reaffirming commitment to peace, environmental security, and addressing poverty and climate change long-term.
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Newsdiaryonline broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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