CHINWEIKPE AKELACHI NNODI

A seasoned Nuclear Safeguards Inspector with over a decade of technical expertise in nuclear security, physical safety, safeguards, and nuclear non-proliferation. Proficient in handling the myriad challenges associated with emergency situations and high-stress environments, demonstrating the ability to maintain focus, clear thinking, and make sound decisions. I am particularly passionate about improving the regulatory control program for nuclear materials and Ionizing radiation, as well as contributing to nuclear non-proliferation efforts. My objective is to leverage my extensive training and knowledge to enhance Nigeria's capacity to achieve national targets and fulfill international nuclear safety, security, and safeguards obligations. Currently seeking a role and platform where I can both learn and contribute, delivering my professional expertise with exceptional results

• Collaborated with team of 20 in the development Nigeria Nuclear Safeguards Regulation 2021.
• Delivered lectures to newly employed staff on Nigeria Nuclear Safeguards Regulation (NNSR 2021).
• Trained new safeguards officers on proper reporting of nuclear material accounting to the IAEA using additional protocol reporter PR3 and State Declaration Portal (SDP)
• Provided training on the use of HM-5 identi-finder equipment for fieldwork
• Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of guidance document for nuclear safeguards regulations 2021
• Review of final safety analysis report (FSAR) for Nigerian Nuclear Research Reactor (NiRR-1)
• Drafting of guidance safety regulation for licensing of sites for nuclear power plant 2021

NATIONAL WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS

• National Training Course for Regulators and Safety and Security of Radioactive Material Use in Storage, organized by the NNRA, 05th – 9th November 2024
• IAEA IPPAC MISSION 3rd -14th July 2023 Abuja-Nigeria
• National training on table top exercise on the management of the response to nuclear security event at nuclear facility 22nd – 26th May 2023
• Safety evaluation of application for licensing nuclear power plants in Nigeria: Workshop on thermal hydraulic for nuclear reactor application, Abuja Nigeria 19th – 23rd September, 2022.
• Original Manufacturer Equipment (OEM) for the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) organized by Dalori Global Engineering LTD 6th -17thSeptember 2021
• Two weeks in house training on the application of Geographic information system in Nigeria. Held at the Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) headquarters, Abuja
• Nigeria 15th November,2019
• USDOE/ MACCHINA NNRA training on offsite alarm system monitoring, NNRA headquarter Abuja, Nigeria 8th October, 2019.
• Kings and Cole One day Training on Radiation Portal Monitor for Lagos, Nigeria Sea Port, 28thOctober.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards inspectors’ in-house training on State System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSAC). 2014
• (IAEA) training on Phase 1 & 2 Depleted Uranium Pilot Survey in the Oil and Gas Sector Rivers State, Port Harcourt. 2013
• Member Stakeholders Meeting on the Development of Design Basis Threat 2013
• Training Course on Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering 2013
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Workshop on Depleted Uranium Survey in Nigeria 2013
• Regulatory Authority Information System RAIS 3.1 Web 2013
• Training course on the Conduct of verification of inventory 2013
• Two weeks training Course/Attachment Program at Nigeria Nuclear Research reactor (NIRR-1) 2014

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP, TRAINING AND CONFERENCES

• IAEA workshop on Safeguards implementation during decommissioning, Event: potential impact of the process of decommissioning on the implementation of safeguards, September 30, 2024
• IAEA Training on National Safeguards Infrastructure, Event: Enhancing National Safeguards Infrastructure to Support the Introduction of Nuclear Power, August 27, 2024.
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinar on Safeguards Regulations, Event: Developing and Updating Safeguards Regulations for International Safeguards Professionals, July 9, 2024.
• IAEA Meeting on Radioactive Waste Management, Event: Enhancing Institutional Radioactive Waste Management by Promoting Innovations and Overcoming Challenges, June 24-28, 2024
• Webinar on Safeguards Implementation at Mines, Organized by: USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP/IAEA, June 12, 2024
• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Information Conference (RIC), March 12–14, 2024
• Code of Conduct on Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, Organized by: Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, March 14, 2024
• IAEA Webinar on Safeguards by Design, March 25, 2024.
• EU International Course on Integrated Management System,EU Knowledge and Experience with Integrated Management System and Gap Analysis of NNRA Integrated Management System, February 5–16, 2024
• IAEA Webinar on Nuclear Power Programme Decision-Making,Event: Development of a Comprehensive Report to Support the Decision-Making Process for a Nuclear Power Programme, January 24, 2024
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars on Safeguards Communication, Event: Cooperation and Communication: IAEA Questions and States’ Answers. February 6 and 8, 2024
• IAEA/NECSA Regional training workshop on States System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material(SSAC), 4th-15th December 2023, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinar for safeguards professional 22.2 “Dialogue with the IAEA: A Day in the Life of an IAEA Inspector” 14th December 2023
• Basic training course on IAEA safeguards 11th November 2023 organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency
• Considerations in Radioactive Waste Management Planning organized by the IAEA 22nd November 2023
• Safety evaluation of application for licensing nuclear power plant in Nigeria: Workshop on thermal hydraulic for nuclear reactor application 19th – 23rd September 2023
• Consultation on REGDOC-1.2.3, LAG: License to Prepare Site for a Deep Geological Repository 22nd March 2023 organized by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
• United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 35th Regulatory Information Conference 14th – 16th March 2023
• The Biden Administration’s New Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism 2nd March 2023 organized by United States Nuclear Treat Initiative (NTI)
• The Delicate Balance of Error: Perceived Counterforce Feasibility and the Nuclear Taboo organized 2nd March 2023 organized by Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
• Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards: Challenges to and Opportunities for Entry into Force and Implementation, 2nd March 2023 organized by The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non‑Proliferations’ (VCDNP) and the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC)
• The Biden Administration's New Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism 2rd March 2023 organized by Nuclear Treat Initiative (NTI), United States of America
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) webinar on Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safeguards 23rd February 2023
• Understanding States' Experiences in Safeguards 2nd March 2023, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non‑Proliferations’(VCDNP) and the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC)
• Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough 15th February 2023 organized by Chinese Institute of Engineers(CIE) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
• IAEA virtual workshop Resource Requirements for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development 15th February 2023
• Tritium and the Future of Fusion 9th February 2023 organized by North America Young in Nuclear (NAYGN)
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professional Session 17: “Safeguards at Locations Outside Facilities (LOF): Outreach and Training 7th & 9th February 2023
• Radiation Protection Webinar 9th February 2023, organized Eastern African Association of Radiation and Protection (EAARP)
• Transforming Nuclear Safeguards Culture: The IAEA, Iraq, and the Future of Non-Proliferation organized by the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) 26thJanuary 2023
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 14: 16: Accidental Gains” 8th December 2022
• Fundamental of Non- Destructive Assay for International Safeguards organized by United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) 25th- 29th July 2022 held at Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico, United States of America
• International Counter-Proliferation Awareness course, Organized by the US- Department of defense International counter-proliferation/defense threat reduction agency/Nigeria US Embassy 14th– 18th March 2022, Abuja, Nigeria
• Nuclear Material Accounting and Control for Nuclear Facilities, Baotou China 7th -11 December,2015
• Regional Workshop on Developing Nuclear Safeguards-Related Regulatory Documents Organized by U.S Department of Energy /National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),International Nuclear Safeguards Engagement Program (INSEP), and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Tsavo East Kenya `March 2nd – 4th,2015
• INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 14: Building a State Safeguards Training Program” 19th July 2022
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals 13: Safeguards Information Management,14th & 16th June 2022
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: what is SSAC 12.2 24th– 26th May 2022
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP webinar for International Safeguards Professionals: 11.1 on “The Role of the State Authority” 12th&14th April 2022
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinar for International Safeguards Professionals 10.0 “National Systems for Implementing IAEA Safeguards” 15th – 17thMarch 2022
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 9.1 "Hosting Complementary Access (CA)” 14th December 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 8.2, National inspection for safeguards obligation 18th November 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 7.2 “Professional Development in Safeguards: Sharing Perspectives” 26th & 28th October 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 6.2, “Developing Safeguards Regulations” 17th & 19th August 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session 5, “Dialogue with the IAEA: Complementary Access” 21st - 22nd July 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals: Session
• 4.0 Providing Declarations and Reports to the IAEA Department of Safeguards" 17th June 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP webinar for International Safeguards Professionals (WISP) Session 3.0 - Training and Retaining Safeguards Personnel: Guidance and Best Practices 20thMay 2021
• USDOE/NNSA/NPAC/INSEP Webinars for International Safeguards Professionals (WISP) Session 2.0 - Conducting In-country Outreach on the Additional Protocol 13th April 2021

PRESENTATION CARRIED BOTH LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL

• Regulatory Framework and International Regional Partners' Contribution to The Implementation of Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Safeguards in Nigeria, presented at the 2024 INMM Annual Meeting (July 21-25, 2024, Portland, Oregon, USA).
• Nigerian Nuclear Safeguard Implementation: Insights from The Regulatory Authority, presented at the International Training Course on Implementing Nuclear Safeguards in Practice (May 27-31, 2024, Fontenay-Aux-Roses, France)
• Safeguards Activities in The Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria, presented during the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority National Nuclear Safeguards Workshop for Operators in The Oil and Gas Sectors (June 2024, Abuja, Nigeria).
• NIGERIA States System of Accounting for and Control of nuclear material manual presented during the IAEA regional workshop, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 4th – 15th December 2023
• Galatea Nuclear Power Plant, manual presented during the IAEA regional workshop, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 4th – 15th December 2023
• Domestic Safeguards Inspections in Nigeria, presented during the IAEA regional workshop, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 4th – 15th December 2023
• IAEA Design Information Verification (I) presented during the IAEA regional workshop, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 4th – 15thDecember 2023
• IAEA Design Information Verification Part (II) presented during the IAEA regional workshop, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 4th– 15th December 2023
• Nuclear Infrastructure for African Countries: Regulatory Infrastructure for Nigeria Nuclear Power Program (quest speaker) 6th March 2023
• Evolution of Nuclear Safeguards system in Nigeria 20th November 2022 presented at the IAEA headquarter in Austria during the 14th IAEA Safeguards symposium
• Fusion and fission 17th September 2021 presented during National workshop/ Induction course for new NNRA employee
• Overview of VVER Reactors 5thMay 2021, presented during Department in house seminar
• Nuclear Infrastructure for African Countries 3rd June 2021,presented during ROSATOM career day, Russia Federation
• Separation process in VVER horizontal steam generator operating on saturated steam with capacity of 150Kg/s designed for Nigeria's proposed NPP. Presented at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority weekly seminar. 20th November, 2019 Abuja, Nigeria.
• Overview of Nigeria NIRR-1 research reactor, regulatory authority framework and Nigeria NPP Infrastructure. Presented at the Tomsk Polytechnic University Russia, Tomsk, and 25 December 2018.
• Madagascar Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Presented at the Tomsk Polytechnic University Russia, Tomsk, 6th June 2018.
• Mitigation strategy against nuclear and radiation terrorism in Nigeria presented at the XVI International Conference of Students, Graduate Students and Young Scientists. “Prospects for the Development of Basic Sciences" Russia, Tomsk, April 24–27, 2018.
• Presentation on Fuel Cladding at the Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, 1st December 2017
• Presentation on the Role of Mathematics in Modern Science at the Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, 29th November 2017.
• Presentation on Physical Protection System: Vulnerability Analysis and Design Basic Threat at the Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, 26th November 2017.
• Presentation on Nuclear Space facilities presented at the Tomsk Polytechnic University,20th April,2020
• Presentation on Theft of Weapon Grade of Nuclear Materials from Nuclear Facility presented at the Workshop on Nuclear Security for Engineers, Doctors, Scientist and Technician. Organized by Center for Nuclear Energy Studies Sheda, Abuja, Nigeria, and 14th -18th March, 2016.
• In House Seminar presentation on Nuclear Material Accounting and Control for Nuclear Security, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Headquarters, 30th March 2016 etc

COMMITTEE SERVED IN THE COURSE OF MY DUTY WITH THE NIGERIA NUCLEAR REGULATORY AUTHORITY

• I was nominated by my CEO alongside with my Director to attend and represent him at National Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop to Review the Policy Framework; and the Nigeria Mining Act, 2007 For the Mining Sector Held at The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development Headquarter in Abuja, 26th to 28th August 2024; The event was organized by the Nigerian Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals
• I was also invited by the CEO, alongside my director, to participate in a high-level management and stakeholder meeting focused on addressing and resolving challenges related to the import of depleted uranium (DU) used for non-destructive testing (NDT) applications in the petroleum sector. This meeting involved collaboration with Gammatec Nigeria Limited, Gammatec South Africa, Saipem Nigeria limited, Nigerian Police Force and Department of State Service to ensure regulatory compliance and effective handling of DU imports
• I was invited by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) to serve as a guest reviewer for student research publications at their 43rd Annual Conference, themed Pathway to Securing Clean Energy, held from June 16-19, 2024. As part of my role, I reviewed three student research papers, contributing to the evaluation and advancement of emerging insights in the field. I was also invited by the CNS in 2023 as a reviewer
• Review of Nigerian Research Reactor Safety Analysis Report
• Review of draft Safety Regulations on the Operations of Nuclear Power Plants
• Review of final safety analysis report (FSAR) for Nigerian Nuclear Research Reactor (NiRR-1)
• Draft Nigerian Safety Regulations for Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants
• Draft Nigerian Licensing and Qualifications of Nuclear Power Plant Operators Regulations
• Participated in the drafting of Nigerian Nuclear Safeguards Regulations 2021 (etc)

PUBLICATIONS

Regulatory Oversight of interface between Nuclear Securities in Nigeria: The Journey so far (abstract and paper was accepted by the IAEA,but was not published due to lack of fund and sponsorship from the IAEA to author/co-author to physically attend and present our paper at the conference tilted "International conference on nuclear security : Sharping the future" 20-24 May 2024,Vienna, Austria https://www.iaea.org/events/icons2024)

Regulatory framework and International Partner's Contribution to Non-proliferation and nuclear safeguards Implementation in Nigeria (In-view) to be presented at the 2024 INMM meeting July 21-25, Portland Oregon, United State

Evolution of Nuclear Safeguards System in Nigeria presented and published at IAEA headquarter Vienna 31st October – 4th November 2022 Austria (https://www.iaea.org/events/sg-2022)

Separation process in horizontal steam generator operating on saturated steam with capacity of 150 KG/S. presented and published at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority weekly seminar, Abuja, Nigeria. 20th November 2019. (http://elibrary.nnra.gov.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/345)

Mitigation Strategy against Nuclear and Radiation Terrorism in Nigeria presented at the XVI International Conference of Students, Graduate Students and Young Scientists. “Prospects for the Development of Basic Sciences" Russia, Tomsk, April 24th- 27th, 2018 (https://conf-prfn.org/)

Waste Management Policies for CANDU Spent Fuel in Nigeria published at the 13th International Conference on CANDU Fuel Held at Holiday-Inn Water Hotel and Conference Center, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, August, 15th-18th, 2016 (https://inis.iaea.org/search/search.aspx?search-option=bibliographicOnly&orig_q=RN%3A50005379)

MASTER’S DEGREE RESEARCH THESIS ON RUSSIAN VVER NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Separation Process in Horizontal Steam Generator Operating on Saturated Steam with Capacity Of 150kg/S

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY(IAEA) COMMENDATION ON NIGERIA SAFEGUARDS IMPLEMENTATION

The IAEA's most recent Safeguards Implementation report (2023) and (2020) IAEA director general report confirms Nigeria's adherence to its nuclear non-proliferation commitments. The report highlights that the IAEA verified all declared nuclear materials in Nigeria, along with those in other member states with Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols, were maintained strictly for peaceful uses. This accomplishment, which contributed to the agency’s "broader conclusion" for nations upholding their obligations in peaceful nuclear technology, was achieved under my leadership as Head of the Nuclear Safeguards Division, with the dedicated support of my team. The IAEA also commended Nigeria and other compliant countries for their advancements in safeguarding nuclear materials, underscoring our ongoing commitment to non-diversion and the peaceful application of nuclear technology. https://nnra.gov.ng/nnra/post-iaea_applauds_safeguards_implementation_in_nigeria_for_the_first_time) Link to full report is attached

AWARDS

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC): Tertiary students’ scholarship award for Undergraduate in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri State, Imo-State, Nigeria

ROSATOM: Scholarship award for master in nuclear physics and technology, with specialization in nuclear power plant operation and installation at the Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia Federation

HOBBIES

• Reading
• Football
• Listening to good music
• Walking
• Travelling
• Meditation

• Russia
• English language
• Igbo
• Ikwerre

• United States Institute of Nuclear Material Management (INMM)
• Nuclear Safety Group
• Nuclear Security Professionals
• North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN)
• Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) Member:
• World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) Vienna, Austria. Member:
• Devex Partnerships & Career Forum Member:
• African Center for Science and International Security Member: Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI)