Professor Anosike who was speaking at the African Leadership Persons Of The Year 2025 Event In Casablanca – Morocco, said that leaders who understand this principle demonstrate a higher level of self-awareness.
“They understand that the team’s climate is unlike the weather – The weather changes tomorrow.
The climate is experienced every day. Great leaders lead by doing.”
“While I stand here today, I recognize that this achievement is not entirely mine; Indeed, it is a reflection of the unwavering support of my Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the incredible team I have the privilege of working with”. he said.
He expressed gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility of transforming the Nigerian Meteorological Agency – NiMet.
“I am privileged to lead the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, an Agency enriched with over 130 years of history, – Since 1887 at Akassa, present-day Bayelsa State. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable agricultural productivity by providing early warnings to farmers and empowering and enabling farmers to implement climate-smart practices for better planning and decision-making. Because climate change is a threat multiplier, it intensifies existing structural barriers and socio-economic conditions that expose vulnerable communities. Communities that are already disadvantaged due to poverty, limited access to resources, or poor infrastructure are likely to experience more severe impacts from extreme weather events.” He added
He said that NiMet provides multi-hazard monitoring, alerting, decision support, and climate risk intelligence for disaster risk management.
“By so doing, we provide the basis for climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy. Our success is rooted in collaboration and managing relationships, leveraging on our network of stations across the country and stakeholder channels to deliver impact-based forecasts and early warnings to foster safe operations, build resilience, and strengthen food security.” Prof. Anosike stated.
Prof. Anosike is one of the recipients of this year’s African Leadership Persons Of The Year 2025 awards. He will be honoured and presented with the African Public Sector Leadership Impact Award at the ceremony to be held on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.
Oyenike Oyeniyi
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