NiMet DG Urges Public Institutions To Focus On Results, Not Certifications
By Stella Enenche,Abuja
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has urged public institutions to prioritise measurable results and public impact over regulatory compliance and certifications.
Anosike made the call at the 3rd National Quality Improvement Summit and Awards organised by the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN) in Abuja on Thursday.
Represented by the Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Engr. Hamid Abdulkareem, he spoke on the theme, “Quality: Powering Performance;Moving Beyond Compliance to Measurable Results.”
He said institutional credibility must be built on consistent service delivery, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Highlighting NiMet’s achievements, Anosike disclosed that the agency secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri airports in July 2026, while recertifying five others, bringing its certified airport stations to eight.
He said quality meteorological services were critical to aviation safety, agricultural productivity, disaster preparedness and economic development.
The DG also said the integration of the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System into NiMet’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan would strengthen accountability by linking institutional objectives to measurable performance indicators.
He urged public institutions to invest in personnel, technology and partnerships, stressing that excellence required leadership commitment and a shift from procedural compliance to tangible results for citizens.
