By Ikeugonna Eleke
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof Charles Anosike, has promised to strengthen the operations of the agency and reposition it for improved service delivery.
The DG, who was recently appointed, said the focus of the new management was to ensure a good understanding of Nigerians in how meteorology works and the agency’s operations.
Anosike spoke on Monday, while declaring open a 3-day NiMet management retreat in Abuja.
He said: ‘This retreat will give us all a good understanding of the work NiMeT does. The science of meteorology should be treated and handled with all seriousness because of its importance and impact on lives, property and on the economy.
‘The overriding objective of the 2024 NiMet management retreat is to strengthen collaborative relationships amongst staff of the agency. It’s time to dismantle the imaginary walls and silos built internally over the years which have been stifling productivity.
‘Although NiMeT’s services are directly related to weather and climate in Nigeria, however, forces that drive environmental changes have shown that NiMeT’s activities impact all aspects of the Nigerian economy.
‘I encourage the participants to be active during the retreat and make contributions that will help NiMet to achieve its mandate efficiently.
‘Despite prevailing economic challenges, there are opportunities in the external environment for NiMeT. We should aim to reduce wastages in our operations, prioritize spending, and improve our internally generated revenue,’ Prof Anosike said.
