By Chinelo Obogo
The Director General of The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has asked directors and members of staff of the agency, to ensure strict compliance to budgetary provisions.
Professor Anosike was speaking at the budget retreat of the agency on Monday.
While declaring the retreat open, Professor Anosike said; “The NiMet retreat is fundamental for the new management and staff. It is an oppourtunity for us to improve our budgetary practices and also to discuss the 2024 budgetary provisions.”
Continuing, Professor Anosike tasked the directors and senior staff of the agency who participated in the retreat to listen, participate and contribute to the robust discussions.
“Anticipated outcome of the retreat is that all will embrace performance-based budgeting which will lead to transparent and accountable budgetary processes. This will help management and staff to achieve our set goals during the budget year, in line with the performance bond signed with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,” he said.