Centre commends NiMet’s Rebirth

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has been commended for ongoing transformation and rebirth which has placed Nigeria as a reference destination for climate science action, including accurate weather forecasting and real-time warnings for farmers, aviation operators, sailors and other critical sectors. First Green White Resources Centre (FGWR), a pan Nigeria research initiative for measurable development, […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has been commended for ongoing transformation and rebirth which has placed Nigeria as a reference destination for climate science action, including accurate weather forecasting and real-time warnings for farmers, aviation operators, sailors and other critical sectors.

First Green White Resources Centre (FGWR), a pan Nigeria research initiative for measurable development, gave the commendation at a press conference in Abuja Friday, May 15, 2026.

Specifically, the Centre lauded the uncommon vision, commitment and dedication of the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, who doubles as Nigeria’s Permanent Representatives at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), noting that the recent approvals by the federal government of a consolidated salary structure and reviewed condition of service for the agency’s workers would remain lasting legacy in the history of NiMet.

In a speech at the press conference titled- “Rebirth of Nigerian Meteorological Agency: Sustaining Climate Science for Action,” the Founder of FGWR, Bonaventure Phillips Melah noted that for the management NiMet, the past two years and a few months, have been marked by unprecedented achievements while the workers are counting the many bountiful harvests that are outcomes of the initiatives, policies, reforms and schemes which combined to bring them enhanced welfare, skills acquisition and overall wellbeing.

FGWR recalled that approvals for the new salary structure and condition of service, were contained in a letter written by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and addressed to the Chairman, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which stated that the federal government had approved the recommended consolidated salary structure for NiMet with an effective date of June 1, 2026 as well a new Staff Condition of Service for the agency.

Quoting available records, the Centre said NiMet’s condition of service was last reviewed 28 years ago, adding that efforts by past managements of the agency for a review of the all-important document were all muffled by bureaucratic bottlenecks, thereby leaving the taste of ash in the mouth of the workers.

The statement said- “Prof. Charles Anosike was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NiMet by His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, in December 2023. Since then, it has been stories of one milestone achievement to the other. Anosike also served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the World Meteorogical Organization (WMO).

“Some of Anosike’s bold footprints at NiMet in the past two years include infrastructure upgrade which has resulted in installation of high-grade modern machines as well as digitalization of operations on climate and weather forecast, early warning mechanisms and digitalization of the Seasonal Climate Predictions (SCP) presentation and the ICT Unit.

“The management has invested impressively on capacity development and professionalism through constant training and retraining of staff to ensure that operations comply with international best practices and at optimal standards.

“Within the period under review, NiMet has also become a preferred destination for young men and women, from Nigeria and across West Africa, seeking careers in meteorology related fields. The above is achieved through the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Regional Training Centre, Oshodi Lagos and Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology (MBMIST) located in Katsina State which are both operated by the agency.

“Following the massive transformation carried out by NiMet’s management, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has accredited courses offered at the two institutions which offer National Diploma Certificates while they are being expanded to Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) awarding schools as well as transmute from monotechnic to polytechnics.

The Centre therefore called on NiMet workers, to reciprocate the commitment of government and their management to their welfare by recommitting themselves to vision of the agency’s leadership for greater achievements going forward.

“On the other hand, there is now a burden on NiMet workers and their various labour unions, to recommit themselves to hard work, loyalty and dedication to duty, as a practical show of appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN and Professor Charles Anosike, their Chief Executive Officer, for the monumental transformations going on in NiMet. As they say, ‘To whom much is given, much more is expected,’ the Centre said.