NiMet Inaugurates ACTU, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Accountability
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has inaugurated and inducted newly appointed members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), reaffirming its commitment to promoting integrity, accountability, and ethical standards across the agency.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Charles Anosike, described the inauguration as a critical step toward strengthening institutional mechanisms against corruption. He noted that the move aligns with NiMet’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, anchored on core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence (I-PACE).
According to him, ACTU serves as a key institutional safeguard tasked with preventing corruption and fostering a culture of accountability within the agency. He further disclosed that the unit has been expanded from five to eight members to enhance inclusiveness and operational effectiveness.
Anosike emphasized that the fight against corruption requires collective responsibility, urging all staff to embrace ethical conduct as a fundamental part of the agency’s culture.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu, represented by Olusegun Adigun, commended NiMet’s management for facilitating the inauguration and effective operation of ACTU. He called for stronger collaboration between both institutions to further enhance transparency and credibility.
The NiMet boss concluded by urging the newly inducted ACTU members to uphold the highest ethical standards and discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and professionalism. He also assured them of management’s full support while reaffirming the agency’s commitment to transparency and national development.
