The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has sealed five medical facilities in Lagos State for operating without the required authorisations and violating nuclear safety and radiation protection regulations.
The enforcement exercise, which commenced on October 13, 2026, was carried out by the Authority’s South-West Zonal Office in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force Anti-Bomb Squad, also known as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.
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The affected facilities are Real Medilab Diagnostic Centre, Irawo; Magodo Specialist Hospital, Magodo GRA Phase 2; Emel Hospital Limited, Festac Town; Azzon Medical Diagnostic Service, Oshodi; and Primrose Specialist Hospital, Gbagada.
According to the NNRA, the facilities were sealed for operating without the requisite authorisations, violating regulatory requirements and failing to implement corrective measures despite repeated warnings.
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The Authority said the enforcement action was aimed at ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and radiation protection standards and safeguarding radiation workers, patients and the general public from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
It cited Section 32 of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act No. 19 of 1995, stressing that all facilities using radiation sources must obtain the necessary authorisations and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
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The NNRA reiterated its commitment to enforcing safety standards and ensuring that medical facilities using radiation equipment operate in accordance with established regulations.
It emphasised that regulatory compliance is mandatory for all facilities using radiation sources, as part of efforts to protect public health and safety.