Leadership Legacy
Former leaders who guided NiMet's journey and contributed to our meteorological excellence
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Total Former Leaders
Since 1903
Rich Heritage
Excellence
Meteorological Leadership
Weather
Climate Services
Search through 13 former leaders
1947 - 1961
#1
Former Director
J.K. Clackson BSc., O.B.E.
Director General / CEO
Service Period: 1947 - 1961
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1961 - 1963
#2
Former Director
A.W. Ireland
Director General / CEO
Service Period: 1961 - 1963
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Mar. 1963- Sept. 1969
#3
Former FIrst Nigerian Director
Flying Officer N. A. Akingbehin M.F.R, M.B.R.
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Mar. 1963- Sept. 1969
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Sept. 1969 - May 1983
#4
Former Director
Mr. M.C. Abayomi O.F.R,,Bsc,(MC GILL),F.R. MET.S
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Sept. 1969 - May 1983
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Mar. 1984 - Nov. 1987
#5
Former Director
Mr Isacc Oti Emore Bsc. London
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Mar. 1984 - Nov. 1987
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Sept. 1987 - April 1993
#6
Former Director
Mr Joseph A. Adejokun
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Sept. 1987 - April 1993
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Jul. 1993 - Dec 1994
#7
Former Director
Alhaji R.R Rufai
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Jul. 1993 - Dec 1994
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Sept. 1995 - Nov. 2001
#8
Former Director
Alhaji Salahu Yusuf
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Sept. 1995 - Nov. 2001
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Nov. 2001 - May 2007
#9
Former Director General
Chief Lihwu Eugene Akeh
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Nov. 2001 - May 2007
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May 2007 - Jun 2007
#10
Former Ag Director General/CEO
Engr Jide Adeniji
Director General / CEO
Service Period: May 2007 - Jun 2007
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Jun 2007 - Jan 2017
#11
Former Director General/CEO
Dr. Anthony Anuforum
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Jun 2007 - Jan 2017
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Jan 2017 - Mar. 2021
#12
Former Director General/CEO
Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Jan 2017 - Mar. 2021
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Mar. 2021 - Dec 2023
#13
Former Director General/CEO
Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu
Director General / CEO
Service Period: Mar. 2021 - Dec 2023
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Leadership Timeline
Chronological succession of NiMet leadership
1903
Present
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Building on a Legacy of Excellence"Great leadership is measured by the legacy left behind and the foundation built for future generations of meteorological excellence."
NiMet Leadership Philosophy
Leader Profile
NiMet Legacy
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Organization:
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Headquarters:
Abuja, Nigeria
Leadership Legacy & Achievements
- Contributed to NiMet's meteorological advancement and modernization
- Guided innovations in weather forecasting and climate services
- Strengthened Nigeria's meteorological infrastructure
- Enhanced international meteorological cooperation
- Built foundation for sustainable meteorological development