The Director General/CEO of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has been honoured with the 2026 Nigerian Educational Excellence Award for his outstanding leadership and several initiatives aimed at advancing education through meteorology-based studies and trainings for Nigerians and across West African sub-region.

The award ceremony took place Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye- Ekiti. Ekiti state.

In his remark after receiving the award, Prof. Anosike who was represented at the occasion by the Director, Weather Forecasting Services, Prof. Vincent Weli, thanked the organizers of the awards for considering him worthy of the honour, describing it as a testament to NiMet management’s commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in Nigeria.

Prof. Anosike said- “As the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), I am privileged to lead an organisation whose impact stretches beyond weather forecasting into the heart of our nation’s educational development. NiMet has consistently partnered with educational institutions to provide curriculum support, hands-on meteorological training, and access to critical climate data. These efforts empower students and educators alike, equipping them with practical tools for research, learning, and sustainable development.

“From hosting annual climate workshops to integrating meteorological modules into university programmes, NiMet’s contributions have strengthened the bridge between science and society.”

According to Anosike who doubles as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative as the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), NiMet’s commitment to educational excellence is

Unwavering as he pledged to continue investing in the next generation of weather experts, researchers, and innovators.

“Today’s recognition inspires us to deepen these partnerships and ensure that meteorological knowledge remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s educational advancement,” Anosike stated.

Speaking earlier, Prof. Weli said while NiMet is a science and service institution, Prof. Anosike’s work has advanced education in Nigeria by turning meteorological science into learning, training, and capacity that reaches classrooms, universities, and young professionals across the country.

He told the audience that under Anosike’s his leadership, the agency has expanded partnerships with tertiary institutions to integrate operational weather data into curricula in meteorology, geography, environmental science, and agriculture, adding that the NiMet boss has prioritized the training of young meteorologists and technicians on modern forecasting tools, data analysis, and impact-based warning systems, ensuring that the next generation of Nigerian scientists is equipped for a climate that is changing faster than textbooks.

Weli who was accompanied to the occasion by the Director Legal Services, Barrister Shola Gabriel and the Special Assistant, General Services to the DG, Dr. Emmanuel Uket, said Anosike’s insistence on open data access and clear public communication has also turned NiMet’s Seasonal Climate Prediction and daily Weather Outlook into practical teaching tools used by lecturers, researchers, and students to understand real-world climate dynamics in the Nigerian context.

“This award recognizes more than technical innovation; it recognizes Prof. Anosike’s belief that education is the bridge between scientific knowledge and national resilience. By embedding training, mentorship, and research collaboration into NiMet’s core mandate, he has shown that a public agency can function as both a service provider and an educational partner,” Prof. Weli concluded.