NiMet Advocates Inclusion Of Weather-Related Protocol In Multimodal Transportation Regulation
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has solicited for the integration of weather-related protocols into the nation’s multimodal transportation safety framework.
Anosike stated this on Thursday at the Multimodal Stakeholders Workshop organised by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in Abuja.
He said all modes of transportation—land, rail, sea, and air—are significantly impacted by weather conditions.
The Director General noted that understanding the interplay between meteorology and multimodal transport is crucial for the development of a safe, efficient, and resilient national transportation system.
Professor Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to supporting national safety objectives through the provision of accurate and timely meteorological data.
He stressed that weather considerations must be embedded in Nigeria’s evolving transport safety framework, particularly as the NSIB expands its regulatory mandate.
Anosike commended the NSIB for its proactive stakeholder engagement and its efforts to harmonise national safety regulations with international standards.
He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the workshop would result in practical, context-specific regulations that enhance transport safety across all sectors in Nigeria.
