The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria announced their collaboration to promote best practices in risk management. This announcement was made following a courtesy visit to the Director General of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, by Mr. Victor Olannye, Registrar of CRMI, and other members of the institute’s Governing Council on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.
During the visit, Mr. Olannye briefed Prof. Anosike on the activities of CRMI, including membership cadres, upcoming seminars, and conferences. He also discussed certifications and available risk management education opportunities. Best practices in risk management.
“The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has observed the impressive developments at NiMet under the leadership of Professor Anosike. These include enhanced meteorological services and mitigating sectorial risks through early warnings, weather, and climate information. Additionally, capacity development for staff has been significant,” Olannye stated. “We note the rising profile of NiMet locally and internationally under Prof. Anosike’s watch. Consequently, the Governing Council of CRMI is pleased to invite Professor Anosike to join the CRMI Council. The Council has also approved awarding him a fellowship of the institute,” he added.
Responding, Professor Anosike acknowledged that climate change has altered the perception of risk management. He said, “NiMet’s weather and climate forecasts contribute towards climate risk management. Today, even financial institutions are integrating climate risks in their operations. I charge the CRMI to include climate risk certification in its curriculum. We welcome the idea to partner with the institute, as I believe the relationship will be mutually beneficial. CRMI, among other things, will also help NiMet strengthen its risk management processes.”
Concluding, Prof. Anosike said, “We will look into CRMI’s request to join the Council to see if we are allowed to do so.”
