By Chinelo Obogo
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) achieved a milestone with President Buhari signing the Establishment Act on August 16, 2022 which propels an effective future, enhancing the agency’s capabilities.
Director General of NiMEt, Prof. Mansur Matazu, at a one-day workshop on NiMet Establishment Act 2022, emphasised its role in staff understanding of new legislative landscapes. The workshop’s major objectives include acquainting management staff with key provisions in the NiMet Act 2022, explaining their implications, and suggesting a way forward for effective implementation. It marks the initial step in establishing guidelines for sector-specific regulations, ensuring compliance, monitoring, and enforcement.
The secretary and director of the legal department, Hamza Yamel, thanked the DG for allowing the department to elucidate the amendments in the NiMet Act 2022. This understanding, he said, is critical for the effective implementation of the agency’s statutory functions.