The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has inaugurated and inducted new members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), reinforcing the Agency’s pledge to entrench integrity, accountability, and ethical governance in all operations.

Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, described the event as a decisive step toward strengthening institutional safeguards against corruption.

He said the move aligns with NiMet’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which is built on the core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence, codified as I-PACE.

Prof. Anosike explained that ACTU functions as a critical internal mechanism for preventing corrupt practices and cultivating a culture of accountability across the Agency’s departments and outstations.

To broaden representation and improve efficiency, he disclosed that membership of the unit has been increased from five to eight, drawing personnel from key technical and administrative units.

The Director General stressed that combating corruption cannot be left to ACTU alone. He urged every staff member to treat ethical conduct as non-negotiable and to see transparency as integral to NiMet’s mandate and public image.

Delivering goodwill remarks, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, commended NiMet’s Management for institutionalising ACTU and sustaining its operations.

Dr Aliyu, who was represented by Mr Olusegun Adigun, called for deeper collaboration between ICPC and NiMet to boost credibility, strengthen compliance systems, and promote preventive frameworks.

He noted that functional ACTUs across MDAs remain one of ICPC’s most effective tools for early detection, systems review, and attitudinal change in the public service.

In his charge to the new inductees, Prof. Anosike directed ACTU members to discharge their duties with diligence, impartiality, and professionalism, without fear or favour.

He assured the unit of Management’s full backing, including access to information, training, and operational support needed to carry out investigations, sensitisation, and systems studies.

The Director General reaffirmed that NiMet will not condone any act that undermines public trust, adding that accountability is central to the Agency’s role in supporting aviation safety, climate services, and national development.

He said the expanded ACTU will work closely with ICPC to drive periodic ethics training, enforce compliance with the Public Service Rules, and monitor high-risk processes within the Agency.

Prof. Anosike concluded by reiterating NiMet’s commitment to transparency as a driver of service delivery, stating that the Agency’s credibility depends on the integrity of its people and processes.