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NANS Honours NiMet DG Prof. Anosike with Outstanding Mentorship Award
The Director General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorogical Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has been honoured with the Outstanding Mentorship Award by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for his exemplary and transformative leadership at NiMet as well as his various efforts at including young people as part of change makers.
Anosike was honoured alongside other personalities at the 2025 Students Mentorship Summit organized by NANS which took place at the OGD Hall, Olabisi Onananjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. The theme of the summit was Every Role, Every Voice: A dancing Nigeria Through Innovation, Citizenship and Collective Responsibility.”
Others honoured at the event include Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Oladeji Olayinka, Engr. Farpuk Ahmed if the Nigerian Midstream and downstream petroleum regulatory authority and the Director General of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), among others
Earlier while speaking at the event, Prof. Anosike said NiMet has several programmes deliberately designed to benefit Nigerian youths, including students of universities and other tertiary institutions.
Represented by the Director, Research and Training, Prof. Odjugo Peter Akpodiagagaa Ovuyevwiroye, the NiMet DG called on Nigerian Students to take advantage of the various opportunities embedded in partnerships the Agency has with several national and international bodies to benefit in form of research, access to fund through weather and climate activism and other windows.
In his address, NANS President, Comrade Olusola Oladoja, said the summit was a call to Nigerian youths to rise and serve the nation, adding that the present generation of Nigerian is confronted with serious leadership challenge that requires everyone’s participation in the activities to address those challenges. He thanked the Vice Chancellor of the University for granting NANS access to use the institution and its facilities for the summit.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Oladeji Olayinka Agbola said the management of the school was excited to host the summit and promised welcome other similar activities of the students body any time.
It would be recalled that last week, Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, recongised NiMet as the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence.” In addition, Prof. Charles Anosike, was honoured with the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. A combination of the two awards, serve as lasting testimonies that NiMet and its leadership are at the front seat, among agencies driving Nigeria’s digital agenda. They also serve as very loud testimony and acknowledgement of the agency’s outstanding performance in data transparency and digital transformation.
Within the same period, Anosike was also named as one of the Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals during awards organized by Environment Africa Magazine.
According to the organisers, Anosike earned the recognition, for his forward-thinking work in climate resilience, particularly his efforts to ensure that weather and climate information directly supports vulnerable communities, critical sectors, and long-term national planning.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has risen from relative obscurity to become one of best performing federal government agencies in Nigeria. The agency is now a household name in the country while at the same time, receiving accolades and laurels from several international publics and stakeholders, especially organizations that are concerned with weather and climate related matters.
Since he assumed office less than two years ago, more than 1,700 staff have benefitted from different categories of trainings to equip them with requisite skills and knowledge to operate a modern institution that is knowledge-based and critical to the overall wellbeing of the nation.
Before Professor Charles Anosike was appointed as the Director General/CEO, of NiMet in December 2023, the agency’s performance was rated low, caused mainly by factors like lack of leadership drive, slow and ineffective migration to modern technologies and a demoralized workforce that were denied series of entitlements and claims.
The current Grade-A performance of NiMet and the various recognitions the agency and its management are getting, are attributable to a triangular chain that include deliberate and concerted efforts to key into President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which hammers on providing best quality service to the people; strict supervisory approach by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN, who does not joke when it comes to compliance to highest operational standards and the managerial acumen of Prof. Anosike, who has deployed his knowledge and talents to drive required changes through proactive approach that have resulted in modernization of operations.
According to a recent report, with a combination of several ‘Cs’ of leadership- including competence, Courage, Consistency, Commitment, Character, Communication and Clarity, Anosike has leveraged digital innovations and strategic partnerships which he has built with local and international institutions, to close critical gaps and achieve remarkable milestones in less than two years.
Under Prof. Anosike’s management, NiMet is undergoing series of transformations that have ensured that Nigeria’s weather services are more accurate, reliable, and impactful than ever before. Through the modernization efforts, there is currently, improved service delivery, effective communication through various synergy and partnership with the media which helps to successfully convey early warning to NiMet’s information consumers.
Among the technologies that have been adopted by the management is the Electronic Flight Folder (e-Flight Folder) for the aviation sector. This digital tool provides pilots with real-time weather updates, directly enhancing safety and operational efficiency at Nigerian airports, many of which have also achieved ISO quality management certification under Anosike’s tenure.
in the last three months in particular, the management of NiMet has taken several steps to further strengthen the agency’s capacity to, not only continue to deliver high quality services, but improve upon its standards. Several partnerships have been entered into with sister government agencies, universities and research institutions within Nigeria and across the world. The agency also participated in stakeholders’ forum and addressed gatherings meant to dialogue with the media to foster better understanding and improve working relationship.
On August 11, NiMet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). In partnership with Sahel, IRI and Gates Foundation, NiMet also launched ENACTS Initiative to strengthen access to climate data.
Another significant milestone within the period under review was successful launch of a centralised Secure Aviation Data Information Service (SADIS) Application Programming Interface (API) platform aimed at boosting Aviation safety efficiency in Nigeria.
At the stakeholders’ forum in Lagos on Wednesday September 11, with the theme “Early warnings: Raising awareness on climate risks and promoting early action,” NiMet said it is providing timely information to critical gathering of the economy such as aviation, agriculture, marine and blue economy, energy, health to achieve disaster risk reduction.
NiMet also entered into partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco on AI-Based Weather Forecast, Early Warning Systems.
….Writes NMDPRA, Engages Marketers to Stabilise Fuel Market
Photo caption: L R: Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Vishwajit Sinha; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird; President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply one billion five hundred million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the plans at the weekend, noting that the refinery will make available 50 million litres of PMS daily beginning December 1.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month. This represents 50 million litres per day. We are formally notifying the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of this commitment. We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.7 billion litres in February, which translates to about 60 million litres per day,” Dangote said.
Photo caption: L R: President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Speaking during a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser complex, he stated that the facility currently has adequate stock and is producing between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS daily. He added that the daily supply of 50 million litres should dispel long-standing claims that domestic refineries lack the capacity to meet national demand.
Dangote also revealed ongoing engagement with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution systems, including expanding the use of CNG-powered haulage.
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products. It is similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector,” he added.
He further noted that the refinery is progressing with its expansion plan to reach a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. More than 100,000 workers are expected to be involved in the expansion of both the refinery and the fertiliser complex. Dangote emphasised that the Group remains committed to its vision, driven by the strong public support for the company’s role in shaping Nigeria’s economic development.
During the visit, the Managing Director of SSDC, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, commended Dangote’s leadership and his continued contribution to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capability, national energy security and long-term economic competitiveness.
She described the South-South region as Nigeria’s natural energy corridor, with vast crude oil reserves, gas infrastructure, maritime assets, agro-industrial activity and emerging industrial clusters. She noted that deeper collaboration between the region and the Dangote Group could unlock opportunities in product distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, and employment creation.
Akpabio added that such partnerships would advance the Federal Government’s energy stability agenda and position the South-South as a strategic growth hub for the Dangote Group.
“As the statutory development body for the South-South, SSDC is mandated to drive regional economic development, infrastructure integration, human capital advancement, and private-sector–led growth. In this regard, we stand prepared to support State-level policy and regulatory support for Ease-of-doing-business across our six states. Enabling environments for Dangote Group’s expansion into strategic sectors such as gas processing, agro-industrial value chains, renewable energy, logistics, and export-oriented manufacturing,” she said.
In a letter from the refinery’s Managing Director, David Bird, to the Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, the company reaffirmed its readiness to host NMDPRA officials onsite at the refinery from December 1st to verify and publish its daily supply volumes. The refinery also sought the Authority’s support to ensure unhindered importation of crude, feedstocks and blending components, as well as smooth vessel loading for product evacuation.
“In the spirit of full transparency to the public we are willing to publish our daily production and stock volumes (online and print media),” Bird stated. “We seek the full support of NMDPRA to allow Dangote refinery to import our crude, feedstocks and blending components unhindered as well as support the lifting of our products by vessel. We continue to experience delays in vessel clearance which impacts not only the refinery operations but also our customers, adding unnecessary costs and inefficiencies”.
By Bonaventure Phillips Melah
Photo caption: L R: Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Vishwajit Sinha; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird; President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply one billion five hundred million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the plans at the weekend, noting that the refinery will make available 50 million litres of PMS daily beginning December 1.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month. This represents 50 million litres per day. We are formally notifying the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of this commitment. We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.7 billion litres in February, which translates to about 60 million litres per day,” Dangote said.
Photo caption: LR: President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Speaking during a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser complex, he stated that the facility currently has adequate stock and is producing between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS daily. He added that the daily supply of 50 million litres should dispel long-standing claims that domestic refineries lack the capacity to meet national demand.
Dangote also revealed ongoing engagement with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution systems, including expanding the use of CNG-powered haulage.
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products. It is similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector,” he added.
He further noted that the refinery is progressing with its expansion plan to reach a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. More than 100,000 workers are expected to be involved in the expansion of both the refinery and the fertiliser complex. Dangote emphasised that the Group remains committed to its vision, driven by the strong public support for the company’s role in shaping Nigeria’s economic development.
During the visit, the Managing Director of SSDC, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, commended Dangote’s leadership and his continued contribution to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capability, national energy security and long-term economic competitiveness.
She described the South-South region as Nigeria’s natural energy corridor, with vast crude oil reserves, gas infrastructure, maritime assets, agro-industrial activity and emerging industrial clusters. She noted that deeper collaboration between the region and the Dangote Group could unlock opportunities in product distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, and employment creation.
Akpabio added that such partnerships would advance the Federal Government’s energy stability agenda and position the South-South as a strategic growth hub for the Dangote Group.
“As the statutory development body for the South-South, SSDC is mandated to drive regional economic development, infrastructure integration, human capital advancement, and private-sector–led growth. In this regard, we stand prepared to support State-level policy and regulatory support for Ease-of-doing-business across our six states. Enabling environments for Dangote Group’s expansion into strategic sectors such as gas processing, agro-industrial value chains, renewable energy, logistics, and export-oriented manufacturing,” she said.
In a letter from the refinery’s Managing Director, David Bird, to the Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, the company reaffirmed its readiness to host NMDPRA officials onsite at the refinery from December 1st to verify and publish its daily supply volumes. The refinery also sought the Authority’s support to ensure unhindered importation of crude, feedstocks and blending components, as well as smooth vessel loading for product evacuation.
“In the spirit of full transparency to the public we are willing to publish our daily production and stock volumes (online and print media),” Bird stated. “We seek the full support of NMDPRA to allow Dangote refinery to import our crude, feedstocks and blending components unhindered as well as support the lifting of our products by vessel. We continue to experience delays in vessel clearance which impacts not only the refinery operations but also our customers, adding unnecessary costs and inefficiencies”.
Some women in Ezimo community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Saturday, staged a protest over the alleged kidnap of five residents and the shooting of another during an attack on the community.
The protesters, who marched through major parts of the community, said the incident had heightened fear and insecurity in the area.
One victim of the attack is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
A social media influencer, ‘Sen.’ Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, made this known via Facebook on Saturday.
Ugwuanyi revealed that resident who confirmed the incident said recent cases of abductions and shootings had left the community unsafe, prompting the women to demand urgent government intervention.
In a video shared on Ugwuanyi’s Facebook page, the protesters called on the Enugu State Government and security agencies to step in and restore peace, warning that residents could no longer live under constant fear of attacks.
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