Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria, Florence Ajimobi, has been appointed the country’s governor on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the 2026–2028 term.

Her appointment followed Nigeria’s election to the IAEA Board during the 70th regular session of the agency’s General Conference in Vienna, Austria.

Ajimobi, who is also Nigeria’s permanent representative to the IAEA and other international organisations in Vienna, will represent the Federal Government on the Board and its committees.

In the role, she will participate in deliberations on the IAEA’s programmes, nuclear safety and security, safeguards, the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology, and international cooperation.

She will also articulate Nigeria’s positions at Board meetings and contribute to discussions on the agency’s policy direction and activities.

According to a statement, Nigeria’s election to the Board and Ajimobi’s appointment will strengthen the country’s engagement with the IAEA and its commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology for sustainable development.

The appointment is also expected to provide Nigeria with a stronger platform to deepen international cooperation in areas where nuclear technology can contribute to national development, including healthcare, agriculture, food security, water-resource management and human-capacity development.

Ajimobi, who holds the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria, is expected to use the assignment to advance Nigeria’s interests and strengthen the country’s participation in global nuclear governance.