The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has concluded its nationwide Quality Management System (QMS) stakeholders’ engagement across five major international airports. This is part of sustained efforts to strengthen service delivery, enhance aviation safety, and maintain its ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services.
At the 10th anniversary of the NiMet Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Port Harcourt, representatives from major aviation bodies including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), SAHCOL, the Nigerian Air Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), relevant ministries, and host communities commended NiMet’s consistency in delivering accurate and reliable meteorological services.
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, represented by Mr. Taiwo Asaniyan, reiterated that continuous stakeholder feedback remains central to quality improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction under the QMS framework.
In Lagos, NiMet hosted another QMS engagement at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, bringing together airline operators, airport managers, and security agencies. Presentations focused on weather hazards affecting flight operations and proactive mitigation strategies. Stakeholders were also briefed on NiMet’s Electronic Flight Folder, a digital platform that provides seamless OPMET data and flight documentation to pilots.
The Director General, represented by Mr. Abdulrahman Usman, emphasised that reliable data, expert guidance, and collaboration among stakeholders are critical to achieving safer skies and improved service delivery in line with the agency’s QMS objectives.
Similar sessions were organised at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, where stakeholders commended NiMet for timely and accurate forecasts, deployment of OPMET services, and innovative tools such as the electronic flight folder. NiMet also announced the adoption of ISO 45001:2022 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards at these forecast offices to ensure services are delivered in a safe, globally compliant environment.
During the sessions, participants identified key areas for improvement, including operationalising the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS), improving access roads to meteorological stations, renovating forecast offices, establishing buffer zones around sensor sites, installing new equipment for enhanced air traffic control efficiency, and providing continuous capacity development for NiMet personnel.
NiMet management also received commendations for ongoing innovations, notably the procurement of an electric vehicle for airside operations in Kano.
With successful stakeholder engagements completed across Port Harcourt, Lagos, Kano, Enugu, and other designated airports, NiMet reaffirmed its commitment to delivering world-class meteorological services, improving aviation safety, and sustaining compliance with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards through continuous improvement and stakeholder-driven feedback.
