He is also accused of ignoring government directives while sustaining what sources described as years of victimisation.

The Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr Yau Idris has been accused of stagnating the career of a senior staff of the agency, Barr. Abdulhadi Attah Abdullahi.

He is also accused of ignoring government directives while sustaining what sources described as years of victimisation.

The NNRA is the federal agency responsible for regulating the peaceful use of nuclear and radioactive materials in Nigeria, with oversight responsibilities covering nuclear safety, radiation protection, security and safeguards.

The victim, Barrister Abdullahi has been described as Nigeria's and Africa's first certified nuclear lawyer and a Fellow of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in legal affairs.