NiMet DG Urges Public Institutions to Prioritise Measurable Results, Institutional Excellence
Oru Leonard
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has urged public institutions to prioritise measurable results, accountability and service delivery rather than focusing solely on regulatory compliance and certifications.
Anosike said institutional excellence must be demonstrated through tangible outcomes that improve the lives of citizens, strengthen public confidence and contribute to national development.
He made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the 3rd National Quality Improvement Summit and Awards, organised by the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN).
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 emphasised that institutional credibility is built through consistent service delivery, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Highlighting NiMet’s commitment to international quality standards, Anosike disclosed that the agency secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri airports in July 2026.
He added that the agency also successfully completed the recertification of five other airports, bringing the total number of its Quality Management System (QMS)-certified airport stations to eight.
According to him, quality assurance in meteorological services is critical to aviation safety, agricultural productivity, disaster preparedness and national economic development.
The NiMet boss also identified the integration of the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System into the agency’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan as a major initiative to strengthen institutional accountability and performance monitoring.
He explained that the framework links strategic objectives with measurable performance indicators, ensuring that institutional success is evaluated based on actual results and value delivered rather than activities undertaken.
Anosike urged public institutions to invest in human capital, technology and strategic stakeholder partnerships while making quality management an integral part of their organisational culture.
He stressed that sustainable institutional excellence requires leadership commitment, regular performance evaluation and a deliberate transition from procedural compliance to measurable public impact.
He maintained that organisations must continually assess their performance and demonstrate how their operations translate into improved services and tangible benefits for the people.
