The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) inaugurated its Service Innovation Committee as part of efforts to institutionalize innovation, strengthen research and development, deepen digital transformation, and enhance service delivery.
According to the agency, the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda and the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to foster innovation across the public service.
Inaugurating the Committee, Wednesday, at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Charles Anosike, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, noted that Innovation has remained a defining pillar of the current administration in NiMet.
He explained that innovation, particularly within a scientific institution, involves translating scientific discoveries, research findings, and inventions into practical applications that create value. Related News Farmers lose N5tn in 24 months amid policy failures, others NiMet sets up AI team to strengthen climate, weather prediction Aviation allocation drops 23% to N87.3bn in 2026
Anosike highlighted several transformative initiatives undertaken by the Agency since he assumed office, including the modernization of operations, improvements in weather and climate service delivery, strengthened stakeholder engagement, enhanced staff capacity, expanded partnerships, and the deployment of digital technologies to support operational efficiency and decision-making.
