Charles Anosike, the director-general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has promised that the agency would be repositioned for improved service delivery.

Mr Anosike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, during a three-day NiMet management retreat in Abuja. He said such service delivery would advance the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency.

Mr Anosike said the overriding objectives of the 2024 NiMet management retreat were to strengthen collaborative relationships among the agency’s staff.

“It is time to dismantle the imaginary walls and silos built internally over the years which have been stifling productivity. The retreat will give us all a good understanding of the work NiMet does.

“The science of meteorology should be treated and handled with all seriousness because of its importance and impact on lives, properties and the economy,” he said.

The NiMet boss encouraged the participants to be active during the retreat and contributed to help NiMet achieve its mandate efficiently.

“In spite of the prevailing economic challenges, there are opportunities in the external environment for NiMet. We should aim to reduce wastage in our operations, prioritise spending and improve our internally generated revenue,” he said.

Mr Anosike said NiMet’s services are directly related to the weather and climate in Nigeria, adding that the agency’s activities impact all aspects of the Nigerian economy.

The NiMet`s mandate included observing, analysing, and timely and accurate reporting of weather and climate for socio-economic development and safety of lives and property.

(NAN)