Ghanaian nuclear physicist argues for development of nuclear energy

As Ghana battles with an electricity shortage, one of the nation’s prominent nuclear physicists on Monday called for the development of nuclear energy as a reliable and cheap energy alternative.

Edmund Osae, former deputy director general of Ghana’s Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, said the west African nation should overcome its fear of building nuclear energy in order to save itself from its recurring energy crisis.

Ghana relies heavily on hydroelectric power and falling water levels at the Volta River dam have caused a wave of recent blackouts.

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