Ghana Strengthens Cooperation in Nuclear Safety and Technology in Vienna
Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, as Hon. Richard Gyan Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, led the country’s delegation to the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria, from 15–19 September 2025.
The annual gathering brought together representatives from over 150 Member States, international partners, and nuclear energy experts to review global progress in nuclear science, technology, and safety.
In his national statement, Hon. Gyan Mensah paid tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, who was scheduled to lead Ghana’s delegation before his untimely passing.
Presenting Ghana’s nuclear energy roadmap, the Deputy Minister highlighted the government’s determination to use nuclear science and technology as a driver of socio-economic growth.
“Ghana is committed to building a safe, reliable, and secure nuclear energy programme,” he told the plenary.
“Through global partnerships, Ghana is strengthening cooperation in nuclear safety and technology.”
Beyond the plenary, Ghana engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with the IAEA Director-General, U.S. officials from the Department of Energy and Atomic Energy Commission, and the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Bureau. These talks focused on advancing Ghana’s nuclear power project, deepening technical cooperation, and strengthening regulatory and safety frameworks.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that under the leadership of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the government is committed to ensuring that nuclear energy contributes meaningfully to Ghana’s energy security and socio-economic transformation.
