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LAGOS ASSEMBLY CLERK CHARGES FRSC TO FOCUS MORE ON ROAD SAFETY
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, has charged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to increase its attention on ensuring enduring safety on roads.
Onafeko, who made this demand when the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Babatunde Farinloye, visited him at the Assembly complex recently, however, commended the corps for delivering on its mandate, through surveillance and monitoring of vehicles to avert accidents on the roads.
The Clerk also appealed to the Sector Commander to look into the reports of alleged harassment of Lagosians by his men on the roads, arguing that the primary purpose of the corps was to provide safety.
He further suggested that enlightenment and education programmes should be embarked upon to teach motorists the best ways to use roads.
“There’s no doubt that the FRSC is delivering on its mandate and I commend you for that, but Nigeria is still ranked among the countries with high mortality rate on our roads.
“This is coupled with harassment of citizens of Lagos State by your men, which is too rampant. We’ll be happy if you look into this with the view to correcting the anomaly to save lives on the roads. You also need to intensify effort at educating motorists on compliance with traffic regulations,” the Clerk urged.
He noted that citizens now have the impression that FRSC is deviating from the primary purpose for which the corps was established, just as he lamented that giving the body a revenue target poses a great danger to safety on the roads.
While assuring the FRSC of the Assembly’s collaboration, Onafeko urged all traffic enforcement agencies to be civil in their operations to achieve success.
Earlier, Mr. Farinloye had solicited the assistance of the House of Assembly on the activities of urchins, otherwise known as “area boys,” particularly on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, driving against traffic, engaging in indiscriminate parking and hawking on the roads.
He said such activities have always impeded free flow of traffic and posed security threats on the roads.
He therefore appealed for drastic measures in the form of legislation, while pointing out that interventions of the House of Assembly, in this regard, would go a long way in curbing street trading and recklessness of commercial bus drivers on the roads.
He explained that there would be free flow of traffic when all the bottlenecks are removed from the roads.
“I would like to appeal to the House of Assembly for legislation on the activities of urchins on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, street traders and drivers of commercial buses. Then, the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) officials are also called upon to ensure street trading is not allowed according to the law.
“When all these are taken care of, then sanity will be restored on our roads,” Farinloye said.
In his response to the allegation of charging exorbitant fines, the Sector Commander clarified that the Corps charges are lesser than other traffic enforcement agencies.
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DG/CEO Anosike Elected President ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services
DG/CEO Anosike Elected President ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, & Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, has been elected President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NMHSs). His election took place during the Committee’s 14th Meeting, which was held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Committee, comprising heads of NMHSs across West Africa, promotes regional collaboration on weather, climate, and water services, with a focus on early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience under the ECOWAS Hydromet Initiative.
In his acceptance remarks, Professor Anosike reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening regional cooperation:
“As we confront the challenges of climate change, our collective action is crucial. I am honoured to lead this Committee at such a pivotal time.”
Delegates from ECOWAS member states—Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Cape Verde (virtually)—attended, along with partners including WMO, ACMAD, AGRHYMET, WASCAL, ECOWAS Commission, the World Bank, and MOWCA.
The meeting was officially opened by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, alongside Dr. Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. A key highlight was the review of the “Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL)” initiative, targeting full regional implementation by 2027.
Prof. Anosike’s election underscores Nigeria’s regional leadership and commitment to advancing climate action, innovation, and coordination among NMHSs in West Africa.
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NiMet HEDA Strengthen Collaboration to Support Smallholder Farmers
NiMet HEDA Strengthen Collaboration to Support Smallholder Farmers
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has formalized its partnership with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding agro-meteorological information delivery to smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
The agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2010 and marks a renewed commitment to providing timely, accessible climate data to rural communities.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Sulaimon Arigbabu, Executive Secretary of HEDA Resource Centre, and Miss Tonye Dappa, Legal and Liaison Officer. Both expressed gratitude to NiMet’s DG/CEO, Professor Charles Anosike, for his leadership and support.
Professor Anosike emphasized the importance of partnerships in bridging climate science and grassroots action, offering NiMet’s studio facilities to co-create educational climate content targeted at farmers.
The partnership is expected to improve early warning systems, support climate-smart agriculture, and strengthen national resilience to climate change. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive access to vital weather and climate information.
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NiMet Hosts Send-Forth Ceremony to Honour Retirees’ Decades of Dedicated Service
NiMet Hosts Send-Forth Ceremony to Honour Retirees’ Decades of Dedicated Service
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) organized a send-forth ceremony to honour its retiring staff, celebrating their decades of dedicated service, professionalism, and commitment to the growth and development of the agency.
The event, held at NiMet headquarters in Abuja, brought together staff, management, and the retirees in a show of appreciation for their meritorious service spanning several decades. Notably, it was the first formal send-forth of its kind in the agency’s history — a symbolic gesture underscoring a renewed culture of honour and institutional appreciation.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, praised the retirees for their tireless contributions, describing them as foundational pillars whose efforts have helped shape the agency into what it is today.
“Today, we celebrate legacy. We honour men and women who have not only given their best to NiMet but have also mentored others, built systems, and contributed to the institutional memory we are privileged to inherit,” Prof. Anosike stated.
He further emphasized the importance of continuity, institutional reform, and staff development, assuring that NiMet remains committed to supporting those currently in service.
“Retirement is not the end of the road; it is the beginning of a new journey. It is a time to reflect with pride and look forward with hope. We are working to strengthen staff welfare, training, mentoring, and succession planning to ensure the foundation laid by our retirees is built upon and preserved,” he added.
Prof. Anosike also commended the Director of Human Resources, along with the Management and Planning team, for successfully organizing the event, stating that such gestures reflect the agency’s evolving culture of honouring service and celebrating excellence.
“The value we place on people and legacy is evident in the effort put into organizing this event. It is a clear message that we recognize and appreciate dedication,” he said.
The retirees, visibly moved by the outpouring of gratitude, expressed their appreciation to the agency for the recognition and pledged continued support to NiMet in various capacities, even in retirement.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of awards and souvenirs, as well as warm tributes from colleagues and friends.
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