The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has received top honours at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, an event organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Presidency.
NiMet emerged as the Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence, a recognition that highlights the agency’s outstanding contributions to data transparency, innovation, and digital transformation in public service. Prof. Anosike was also decorated with the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award for his visionary leadership in promoting digital governance and advancing technology-driven reforms in alignment with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda.
The dual recognition cements NiMet’s position as one of Nigeria’s most forward-thinking public institutions and underscores Prof. Anosike’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s climate intelligence systems. Under his leadership, NiMet has consistently delivered timely and reliable meteorological data essential for climate mitigation, early warning systems, and informed decision-making across critical sectors.
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The Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards, a flagship initiative of the BPSR, celebrates excellence in digital governance and innovation across the public sector. It brings together government institutions, private tech innovators, policymakers, and civil society leaders to drive reforms that promote efficiency, transparency, and citizen-focused governance.
Other notable awardees at the 2025 edition include the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Malam Umar A. Namadi, and the Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, among several distinguished leaders recognized for their contributions to governance and public sector innovation.
Through these recognitions, NiMet and Prof. Anosike have not only reaffirmed their place at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital transformation journey but have also set a national benchmark for excellence, transparency, and the use of technology in public service delivery.
