By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been recognised as one of Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals by Environment Africa Magazine.

Represented at the award ceremony by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, Director of Applied Meteorological Services, Prof. Anosike’s recognition celebrates his innovative leadership in advancing climate resilience and making weather and climate information more accessible to communities and key sectors nationwide.

Under his leadership, NiMet has transformed early warning systems, enhancing their accuracy and reach to deliver real-time, impact-based forecasts to farmers, local governments, and disaster managers. These improvements are helping mitigate the effects of floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events across Nigeria.

Prof. Anosike has also championed digital climate advisory services and AI-powered forecasting tools, tailoring weather insights for smallholder farmers and translating forecasts into local languages to bridge communication gaps.

Beyond data innovation, he has built strategic partnerships with universities, development agencies, and the private sector to expand weather station networks, promote sustainable infrastructure, and train the next generation of climate scientists.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Prof. Anosike also received a Certificate of Recognition as Nigeria’s Top ECO-HERO 2025.

Professor Charles Anosike, Director General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has earned a double honour — recognised among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals and awarded ECO-HERO 2025 by Environment Africa Magazine.

His recognition reflects his transformative leadership in integrating science-driven climate action into national planning, urban development, and agricultural resilience.

Prof. Anosike’s initiatives at NiMet include revamping early warning systems to deliver timely, impact-based forecasts, ensuring that vital climate data now reaches vulnerable communities through digital platforms and mobile technology.

He has also advanced AI-enabled weather forecasting and localized climate communication, translating forecasts into local languages to empower farmers and community leaders with actionable information.

A strong advocate for collaboration, Prof. Anosike’s approach unites academia, development partners, and the private sector to scale sustainable infrastructure and prepare Nigeria for a climate-smart future.

Nigeria’s climate leadership spotlight shines brighter as Environment Africa Magazine names Professor Charles Anosike, Director General of NiMet, among the Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals in Nigeria.

The award, received on his behalf by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, highlights Prof. Anosike’s visionary work in climate resilience—from advancing early warning systems to integrating artificial intelligence into weather forecasting.

Through his direction, NiMet’s forecasts are now more precise, timely, and community-focused, reaching farmers and local governments across the country. His drive to make climate information inclusive has helped reduce vulnerability to extreme weather events and promote smarter agricultural planning.

Prof. Anosike’s systemic approach—linking academia, policy, and private innovation—continues to shape Nigeria’s sustainability agenda.

Adding to his achievements, he also received the Top ECO-HERO 2025 Award, underscoring his commitment to building a climate-resilient Nigeria through science, collaboration, and technology.