On May 8th Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and Tipping Point North South co-hosted a one-day hybrid training to build the capacity of Nigerian journalists to effectively report on why nuclear power plants are a false solution to the energy deficit in Africa. The event was well attended by journalists across the media spectrum who came to listen to speakers were drawn from local, national and international veteran investigative journalists, nuclear power experts and environmental activists.
Expert speaker contributions covered a range of issues related to the dangers of nuclear power development and the logic of turning away from nuclear power in favour of clean green renewables such as solar. Guest speaker was Fadhel Kaboub, Tunisian-American economist with expertise designing public policies that enhance monetary and economic sovereignty in order to build resilience and promote equitable and sustainable prosperity in the Global South. His closing remarks drew the event to a powerful close.
It is intended that this event will act as an incentive to more such training days undertaken across the continent. A counterbalance is urgently required to the well-funded and increasingly prominent pro-nuclear PR and marketing lobby which is making its voice heard loud and clear, both across the continent as well as within all major climate meetings.
RDI and TPNS extend sincere thanks to everyone – both speakers and attendees – who made it such and informative and energising gathering. Below are the highlights of an inspiring day.
Philip (RDI) & Deborah (TPNS)
HIGHLIGHTS
Press coverage
https://www.environewsnigeria.com/expert-urges-media-to-scrutinise-nuclear-power-programmes/
The Executive Director of the Environmental Defenders Network, Nigeria, Mr. Chima Williams, has called on journalists to play a more reflective and investigative role in reporting nuclear energy issues.
https://thesun.ng/ngos-train-journalists-on-nuclear-energy-reporting/
https://thevoice.com.ng/rdi-trains-journalists-on-misadventure-of-nuclear-energy-in-africa/
Event Recording
Photo Gallery
Contributors
Fadhel Kaboub, Associate Professor of Economics, Denison University, USA
Makoma.Lekalakala, Director at Earthlife South Africa
Anthony Kingi, Lance Mbani, Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA), Kenya
Chansa Memory Kaluba, Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) Zambia
Vladimir Slivyak, Co-founder Eco defense, Russia
Stephan Singer, Climate Action Network & anti-nuclear activist Germany
Chima Williams, Barrister & Executive Director of Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN)
Resources
Presentation Slides
Transcripts
Event Programme
Read more
Report The Alarming Rise of False Climate Solutions in Africa: The Nuclear Energy Misadventure
Summary the 2-page Summary [PDF]
Annual Nuclear Status Report https://www.worldnuclearreport.org/
“The World Nuclear Industry Status Report remains the benchmark for distinguishing reality from illusion.”
Letizia Magaldi President, Kyoto Club, Rome, Italy, from the Foreword 2025
Tipping Point North South 