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NiMet records new milestone as FG approves Reviewed Schemes of Service
By Bonaventure Phillips Melah
Federal government has approved the Reviewed Scheme of Service for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), marking a landmark and progressive move that would further amplify momentum to the ongoing rebirth and secure fair wages, with the overall aim of empowering Nigeria achieve its target on climate and weather.
The approval was communicated to the Director General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike through a letter by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and signed on behalf of the Director, Organisation Design and Development.
Titled- Re-Approval and Forwarding of the Reviewed Schemes of Service for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the letter which was dated July 9, 2026, stated that the approval was granted, after relevant officers of government undertook a preliminary engagement and an extensive field study in accordance with the approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the review of Schemes of Service.
According to the letter- “The review established, among others, the need to align the Agency’s Schemes of Service with current developments in the Federal Public Service, address identified identity deficiencies in some cadres, strengthen career progression opportunities for staff, and adequately reflect the specialized mandates and operational peculiarities of the Agency as Nigeria’s apex meteorological institution.
“Consequently, the reviewed Schemes of Service have been approved to provide an appropriate career structure for the Agency, incorporating the Junior, Intermediate and Professional/Officer cadre categories in line with extant policies. The approved Schemes also accommodate the Agency’s peculiar professional cadres while ensuring that the adopted service-wide cadres remain consistent with the extant Approved Schemes of Service for the Federal Public Service.
“You are accordingly requested to ensure strict implementation of the approved Schemes of Service in accordance with the provisions contained therein and all extant Public Service Rules, Establishment Circulars, Guidelines and other relevant regulations governing appointments, promotions, career progression, conversion/upgrading and other personnel matters in the Federal Public Service.
“Kindly note in particular that officers in the Junior and Intermediate cadres shall only progress beyond their terminal grades upon acquiring the prescribed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions through the approved conversion/upgrading process, subject to extant rules and relevant Circulars,” the letter stated, adding that a copy of the approved Reviewed Schemes of Service was enclosed for guidance and necessary implementation.
It would be recalled that the government had, in April this year, approved a new unified salary structure alongside updated condition of service for NiMet staff which took effect June 1st and marked a formal adjustment to the remuneration framework for NiMet personnel.
These approvals by government have, no doubt, helped fire the resolve of the agency’s management and strengthened its capacity and power, leading to the unprecedented achievements being recorded by the current management.
As an agency whose mandate and work schedule benefits several sectors, including farmers and agriculture sector in general, aviation, maritime and many others, approval of the Reviewed Scheme of Service for NiMet’s workers, is a forward-looking decision towards transforming Nigeria’s climate commitments into tangible, sustainable action.
The approvals are further practical testimonials of government’s commitment to ensuring that NiMet achieves its core mandates which include advising the Federal Government on all aspects of meteorology and policy formulation; providing accurate and timely weather and climate forecasts critical for aviation, maritime operations, agriculture and disaster management; Observing, collating, and disseminating meteorological and climate data for national and international use; as well as supporting research and improving national preparedness for climate related challenges, among others.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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