Director of Finance, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Dr Alex Akoji Yusuf has expressed optimism that the ongoing NiMet Amendment Act will strengthen the agency to carry out its duty in ensuring safety across critical sectors in Nigeria particularly in the aviation industry.
DAILY POST reports that the bill, which was sponsored by former Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade is aimed at repositioning the agency for optimal service delivery.
During a public hearing on the bill on Tuesday, held at the National Assembly, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Technology, Tajudeen Abisodun, stated that the amendment of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Establishment) Act No. 29 of 2022 was critical to enhance the performance of the agency and enable it meets its mandate.
Reacting, Dr Akogi, in a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the amendment will be a remarkable achievement for the agency.
He wrote, “It was a privilege for me to be part of history at the Public hearing of the amendment of NiMet Act which has passed the second reading.
“This will be a remarkable achievement so far in Nimet and I am happy to not just be a part but very active part of it. God willing, it will end in Praise”.
He lauded his superiors for their roles in ensuring that the agency performs its’s roles in the aviation sector.
