Vladimir Shornikov , CEO of Russia - based energy group Rosatom 's African operations , said Nigeria will achieve its ambition of 4 MW of nuclear capacity by 2025 , after signing a deal to build plants in Kogi and Rivers Ibom states . According to a World Bank report , Nigeria 's national electrification level is 55 % while the rural level is 39 % , giving the country the second - biggest access - to - power deficit in the world after India . He said at a forum in Abuja that it was imperative for Nigeria to emphasise the gains and safety of nuclear energy as obtained in other advanced nations, stressing that the development would help Nigeria to achieve a sustainable economic programme. Shornikov said Kenya , Zambia Uganda and Ghana are also looking to increase electricity generation with nuclear energy .
Vladimir Shornikov , CEO of Russia - based energy group Rosatom 's African operations , said Nigeria will achieve its ambition of 4 MW of nuclear capacity by 2025 , after signing a deal to build plants in Kogi and Rivers Ibom states . According to a World Bank report , Nigeria 's national electrification level is 55 % while the rural level is 39 % , giving the country the second - biggest access - to - power deficit in the world after India . Shornikov said Kenya , Zambia Uganda and Ghana are also looking to increase electricity generation with nuclear energy .