LOMÉ, 9 June 2026 — The Togolese National Assembly has taken a decisive step toward bolstering nuclear safety and radiological risk management by adopting four key legislative measures. The landmark decision, approved during the third plenary session of the first ordinary session of the year, aligns Togo’s regulatory framework with international standards.
Under the leadership of President of the Assembly, H.E. Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, the session welcomed Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, the Minister of Energy. Lawmakers endorsed four draft laws paving the way for Togo’s ratification of critical international conventions: the Nuclear Safety Convention (Vienna, 1994), the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and Radioactive Waste (1997), the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (1986), and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (1986).
Multilateral commitments to nuclear safety and shared responsibility
«Nuclear energy represents a cornerstone for future progress, with applications spanning electricity generation, healthcare, industrialization, agriculture, and livestock farming,» noted Aklesso Atcholi, President of the UNIR. «Yet, its responsible use demands an unwavering commitment to safety—one that protects lives, property, and the environment.»
While radiological technologies unlock transformative potential—from advanced medical treatments to precision agricultural techniques—their potential hazards necessitate stringent oversight. By ratifying these conventions, Togo not only enhances its domestic resilience but also secures access to global support networks for real-time information sharing and mutual assistance in emergencies.
«These legislative measures reflect a clear vision: Togo is not merely embracing a forward-looking energy source; it is adopting the highest safety benchmarks to accompany it,» stated Minister Eklo. «By endorsing these texts, we convey a powerful message to the world: Togo stands as a modern, responsible, and meticulous nation.»
Balancing innovation with uncompromising safety standards
For Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, President of the National Assembly, these reforms embody a principle of collective accountability in the face of cross-border crises.
«Guided by the lessons of Chernobyl, Togo recognizes that no nation can confront such risks in isolation,» he emphasized, framing the move within a broader vision of public protection and peaceful diplomacy.
Following Togo’s parliamentary procedures, the four draft laws will now proceed to the Senate for review. Upon approval and subsequent promulgation, these measures will cement the country’s institutional evolution, intertwining technological advancement with public safety as an indivisible priority.
