By Gabriel Ameh
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has urged public institutions to focus on measurable performance and improved service delivery rather than treating regulatory compliance and certifications as their ultimate achievements.
Anosike made the call during the 3rd National Quality Improvement Summit and Awards organised by the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN) in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Represented by NiMet’s Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Engr. Hamid Olayinka Abdulkareem, the Director-General delivered a keynote address on the theme, “Quality: Powering Performance – Moving Beyond Compliance to Measurable Results.”
He stressed that institutional credibility should be built on consistent service delivery, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement that directly benefit citizens.
According to him, public institutions must move beyond obtaining certifications and meeting regulatory requirements to demonstrating the actual impact of their activities.
NiMet Expands International Quality Certification
Highlighting the agency’s commitment to international quality standards, Anosike disclosed that NiMet secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri airports in July 2026.
He also announced that five other airport stations had successfully undergone recertification, bringing the total number of NiMet’s quality management system-certified airport stations to eight.
The Director-General explained that maintaining quality standards in meteorological services was essential to aviation safety, agricultural productivity, disaster preparedness and Nigeria’s economic development.
He noted that accurate and reliable weather information plays an important role in helping different sectors make informed decisions and manage weather-related risks.
NiMet Introduces Performance Framework for 2026–2030
Anosike also identified the integration of the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System into NiMet’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan as an important step towards improving institutional accountability.
He explained that the framework links the agency’s strategic objectives to measurable performance indicators, allowing its achievements to be assessed based on actual results rather than the number of activities carried out.
According to him, the approach will help ensure that institutional performance is measured by the value delivered to stakeholders and the wider public.
Anosike Calls for Investment in People and Technology
The NiMet chief urged public institutions to invest in human capacity, modern technology and stronger partnerships with stakeholders to achieve sustainable improvements.
He emphasised that institutional excellence requires committed leadership, regular performance assessments and a workplace culture that encourages quality management and continuous improvement.
He further called for a shift in the way public institutions measure success, arguing that compliance should serve as a foundation for better performance rather than an end in itself.
The summit provided an opportunity for public and private sector institutions to examine how quality management, accountability and performance-driven leadership can improve organisational effectiveness and public service delivery.
Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
