3/2/26

Building Nuclear Power Plants in Africa: What Must Go Right?

NBP sat down with Seyi Osuntokun the President of SONICS Services and Consulting LLC for a deep dive into the high-stakes future of nuclear energy across Africa. In this Hotseat interview, Seyi unpacks the game-changing potential of SMRs in overcoming grid capacity hurdles and emphasizes why local capacity building is the heartbeat of sustainable development. From the "make or break" necessity of independent regulatory bodies to the gritty reality of financial and human resource constraints, we explore the roadmap for a nuclear-powered continent.

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