FLORENCE AJIMOBI APPOINTED NIGERIA’S IAEA BOARD GOVERNOR

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Dr Florence Ajimobi, has been appointed the country’s Governor on the IAEA Board of Governors for the 2026–2028 term.

The appointment followed Nigeria’s election to the 35-member Board at the 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference held in Vienna, Austria.

A statement issued by Ajimobi’s media office in Ibadan, Oyo State, said the new role would enable her to represent and advance Nigeria’s interests at one of the agency’s key policy-making bodies.

In her capacity as Governor, Ajimobi is expected to participate in deliberations covering the IAEA’s programmes, nuclear safety and security, safeguards, the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology, as well as international cooperation.

The statement noted that she would also articulate Nigeria’s positions during Board meetings and contribute to discussions shaping the agency’s policies, programmes and activities.

According to the statement, Nigeria’s election to the Board, alongside Ajimobi’s appointment, would further strengthen the country’s relationship with the IAEA and reinforce its commitment to the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology for sustainable development.

It added that the position would create further opportunities for Nigeria to expand international partnerships in areas where nuclear technology could contribute to national development, including healthcare, agriculture, food security, water management and human-capacity development.

Ajimobi, who also serves as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria and Permanent Representative to other international organisations in Vienna, is expected to use the assignment to promote Nigeria’s interests and enhance its participation in global nuclear governance.

Ajimobi is the widow of the late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, who served as governor of the state from 2011 to 2019 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.