NiMet DG Bags African Public Sector Leader of the Year Award in Accra

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been honoured as African Public Sector Leader of the Year at the 2026 African Leadership Persons of the Year Awards held in Accra.

Professor Anosike received the recognition on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in acknowledgement of his transformative leadership and institutional reforms at NiMet.

His administration has prioritised the strengthening of climate services, expansion of early warning systems, improvement of aviation meteorology standards, and the repositioning of the agency as a key institution supporting national development and resilience.

The award ceremony formed part of the African Leadership Conference themed, “Reimagining African Governance and Development: New Pathways for Economic Transformation and Institutional Renewal.”

The gathering brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, policymakers, development partners and institutional leaders to discuss governance reforms, climate resilience and economic transformation across Africa.

Organised by African Leadership Magazine, the annual Persons of the Year Awards recognise leaders who have demonstrated measurable impact within their institutions and countries, particularly in areas of governance excellence and sustainable development.

Among other distinguished honourees were President John Dramani Mahama, named African of the Year; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who emerged African Political Leader of the Year; and Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, recognised as African Inspirational Leader of the Year.

Under Anosike’s stewardship, NiMet has enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery while embracing digital compliance, transparency and automation.

The award highlights the agency’s growing credibility and its expanding contribution to climate intelligence, aviation safety and national resilience in Nigeria and beyond.