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The Use of Nuclear Energy to Solve Nigerias Energy Crisis and Help the Country Achieve its SDGs. |
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PP: 77-82 |
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doi:10.18576/jrna/090112
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S. Bello,
J. Simon,
A.S. Aliyu,
A. Abdulqadir,
U. Rilwan,
Atef El-Taher,
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Abstract |
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| Nuclear energy is often viewed as a clean, renewable energy source capable of producing a significant amount of energy without disrupting a vast amount of land, thereby preserving the environment for agriculture and preventing pollution. The achievement of almost all sustainable development goals requires energy, and Nigeria is far from meeting even the basic energy needs for domestic and corporate functions, let alone for industrialization and the increased energy requirements for a seamless transition to smart cities, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, smart agriculture, and the revival of industries. During discussions on renewable energy generation, policy makers and scientists often place inappropriate emphasis on nuclear energy due to inherent nuclear phobia, cost, and other factors. Despite these challenges, nuclear energy seems to be the only available renewable and clean energy generation method that can provide a solution to the energy crisis affecting rural and urban areas in Nigeria, in line with the attainment of sustainable development goals and the associated urgency. Although other renewable energy generation methods such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass are available, they can only provide relatively low energy, which cannot ensure a smooth transition to clean and renewable energy without disrupting normal day-to-day energy utilization. This paper utilized a desk review method to critically assess the contribution that nuclear energy can make in achieving SDGs in Nigeria, compared to other renewable energy generation methods. |
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