The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has warned the public against purchasing or encroaching on its land near the Kwabenya nuclear facility.
In a press statement issued on March 18, 2025, and signed by its Director of Commercialisation and Communication, Anthony Nana Boateng, GAEC revealed that unknown individuals have illegally broken barricades and begun grading vast portions of its land, which has been earmarked for critical nuclear science projects. "The land in question, located along the 'Bohye' stretch of GAEC property, is government-owned and has been earmarked to construct an Electron Beam Irradiation Facility. "This facility will support sustainable agriculture and enhance national food security by preserving food, reducing post-harvest losses, and controlling contamination in consumer products.
Additionally, it will be used for the sterilization of single-use medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other essential products," the statement read.
GAEC expressed deep concern over the encroachments, which are now dangerously close to the National Nuclear Waste Management Centre. "This centre houses hazardous radioactive waste, which is managed in strict compliance with the laws of Ghana and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations," the statement added.
