The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has reiterated its commitment to providing top-notch weather and climate services, and has maintained its position as purveyor of world class weather services through its steadfast adherence to a robust Quality Management System (QMS), this was revealed by the Director-General/CEO NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu during the QMS review meeting with the NiMet Management held at the NiMet headquarters Abuja.
The Director General/CEO of NiMet Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, who was represented by the Director Weather Forecasting Services, Mr. Daniel Okafor, emphasized the significance of the QMS revew meeting with the Agency’s management as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development through weather and climate services, he described the event as an annual event organized to brief the Management on the findings of the internal audit conducted by the Quality Management System unit before the external audit takes place.
Mr. Okafor further explained that the QMS review meeting with the Management plays a vital role in monitoring and evaluating the results of the internal audit, enabling NiMet to update its quality objectives and consumer-centric policies. Additionally, the review process facilitates the identification and implementation of actions when necessary.
During the presentation, Mr. Abdulrahman Usman, the head of the Quality Management System, highlighted NiMet’s status as a quality conformance Agency, a recognition achieved through its attainment of the ISO 9001: 2015. He credited this accomplishment to the Agency’s continuous updates of equipment and ongoing staff training.
Mr. Usman also noted that, in an ever changing climate and weather related challenges impacting various sectors of the nation’s economy,
NiMet‘s quality management system is a cornerstone of the Agency’s success in the provision of accurate and reliable weather services coupled with the Agency’s adherence to the highest standards for quality aeronautical meteorological products and services as well as ensuring alignment with international benchmarks.
Concluding his remark, the Director-General of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, states that NiMet’s dedication to excellence in weather and climate services is evident through its commitment to quality management services and adherence to international quality standards.
As the Agency continues to evolves and refine its practices, it remains resolute in its mission to provide world-class services that contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria.