The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has emphasized the critical need for the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) to implement robust retention strategies for its nuclear scientists and specialized researchers as the nation advances its nuclear power infrastructure program.
Speaking during an official oversight visit to GAEC facilities, the sector minister stressed that human capital is the foundational pillar of Ghana’s transition toward clean, baseload nuclear energy. He warned that the loss of seasoned physicists, nuclear engineers, and radiation protection specialists to international organizations and foreign institutions poses a direct risk to project timelines, regulatory oversight, and the safe execution of the national nuclear power roadmap.
Management and board representatives of GAEC outlined ongoing human resource initiatives designed to improve laboratory infrastructure, enhance specialized training pipelines, and provide competitive professional incentives. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to cultivating homegrown scientific talent to ensure that Ghana’s impending civil nuclear power program is safely engineered, operated, and maintained by local experts.
Source: joyfmonline.com
