{
  "id": 19700911,
  "title": "Government to train more than 2,000 scientists for nuclear power transition – Finance Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/government-to-train-more-than-2-000-scientists-for-nuclear-power",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:27:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-to-train-more-than-2000-scientists-for-nuclear-power-transition-finance-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced plans to train over 2,000 scientists for Ghana's transition to nuclear power. This initiative is part of the country's nuclear readiness program, designed to build the technical capacity necessary for the development and safe operation of a nuclear power plant. In his budget presentation on November 12, Dr Forson emphasized that the proposed nuclear power plant would remain a strategic national asset, not developed under an independent power producer arrangement. Instead, international partners would provide technology, financing, engineering, and specialist services. The training of these scientists aims to equip Ghana with the local expertise needed to advance its nuclear energy ambitions. Dr Forson highlighted the decision to pursue nuclear power as a means to secure a reliable source of baseload electricity for future generations. He referenced the construction of the Akosombo Dam by Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, emphasizing the importance of long-term investments in the country's energy infrastructure. Drawing parallels between the two projects, Dr Forson stated that Ghana owes future generations the same foresight and courage shown by Nkrumah. The Finance Minister reaffirmed the government's determination to develop nuclear power as a new source of baseload electricity to meet the country's future energy needs, adding that a nation's future is secured by what each generation has the courage to build.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government plans to train more than 2,000 scientists to develop local expertise for Ghana’s transition to nuclear power.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}