ABU Zaria Denies Secret Nuclear Weapon Project, Emphasizes Peaceful Research
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Nigeria, refutes claims of engaging in a secret nuclear weapon project, clarifying its focus on peaceful nuclear energy research. The university's director of public affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar, highlighted ABU's history of training scientists in energy research and its participation in international nuclear programs.
ABU's founder, Sir Ahmadu Bello, had shown interest in atomic research in the past. Recent reports also mention Nigeria's commitment to nuclear test ban treaties, as discussed during a visit by Robert Floyd from the CTBTO.
ABU reaffirms its dedication to peaceful nuclear science for national development.
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