A public hearing was held at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) regarding a bill that was introduced by Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, the former chair of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, and that would change the Agency’s Establishment Act as of 2022.
The proposed revisions aim to establish a precise and comprehensive framework for the Agency’s cost recovery across the economy, particularly in the non-aviation sectors, among other important concerns.
Enhancing personnel welfare, ensuring safety, boosting efficiency, and strengthening the Agency’s ability to carry out its mandate are the goals.
Director-General/CEO Professor Charles Anosike gave a presentation at the public hearing, which was organized by the House Committee on Aviation Technology. He stressed that cost recovery is a widely recognized technique and a vital component of the Agency’s long-term viability.
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Other important participants from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds attended the hearing, including past Agency Director-Generals Professor Mansur Matazu, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, and Engineer Dr. Jide Adeniji, as well as officials from WMO, NIMASA, FAAN, NCC, and trade unions.
The Agency’s former directors also submitted oral and written comments.
The National Assembly’s dedication to a people-oriented legislature that guarantees MDAs like NiMet have the ability to support public growth, uphold transparency, respond to national needs, address climate change and hazardous weather, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities was reaffirmed by the Speaker of the House, who opened the hearing using the Deputy Chief Whip as his representative.
During his closing remarks, Hon. Tajudeen Kareem Abisodun, the committee’s chairman, gave attendees his word that the committee will take into account all written and oral suggestions in a comprehensive manner and produce revisions that comply with the law. He emphasized the significance of NiMet’s mission in supporting life safety on land, in the air, and on the water—an endeavor that calls for everyone’s cooperation.
