World electricity demand will grow by 20% by 2030, and nuclear energy will have to double. Worldwide, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are projected to increase by 46% by 2040. She concurred with the point that nuclear-related energy supply will lead to reduced levels of carbon emissions. On the continent, SA is the only player in nuclear energy generation. The first natural nuclear fussion reactions occurred in Gabon so the epicentre of nuclear origins is on the African continent. An increased will and political commitment by many African countries to advance electricity generation via nuclear is noticeable. Nigeria is making progress in the introduction of nuclear power.