NiMet DG Bags African Public Sector Leader of the Year Award in Accra

NiMet DG Bags African Public Sector Leader of the Year Award in Accra

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja 

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been honoured as African Public Sector Leader of the Year at the 2026 African Leadership Persons of the Year Awards held in Accra, Ghana.

Professor Anosike received the recognition on Saturday for what organisers described as his transformational leadership at NiMet, particularly in strengthening climate services, improving early warning systems and enhancing aviation meteorology standards in Nigeria.

The award ceremony formed part of the African Leadership Conference themed “Reimagining African Governance and Development: New Pathways for Economic Transformation and Institutional Renewal.”

The high-level gathering brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, development partners and institutional leaders from across the continent to deliberate on governance reforms, climate resilience and economic transformation.

Organised by African Leadership Magazine, the event celebrates individuals driving measurable impact within their institutions and countries. Through its annual Persons of the Year recognition, the magazine spotlights excellence in leadership and sustainable development across Africa.

According to the organisers, Anosike’s award reflects his efforts in repositioning NiMet as a strategic institution for national development, while embedding transparency, automation and data-driven systems into its operations.

Under his leadership, the agency has strengthened operational efficiency and service delivery, while emerging as one of Nigeria’s most digitally compliant government institutions.

Other prominent leaders honoured at the ceremony included John Dramani Mahama, named African of the Year; Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who received the African Political Leader of the Year award; and Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, recognised as African Inspirational Leader of the Year.

The recognition further confirms NiMet’s growing institutional credibility and expanding role in advancing climate intelligence, aviation safety and national resilience in Nigeria.