The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) over the weekend concluded its eight-yearly re-accreditation visit to the Regional Training School (RTC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in Oshodi, Lagos.

Speaking at the re-accreditation review meeting, Dr. Bugeac said that the WMO had received very drastic and tough complaints about NiMet’s RTC from previous years which made him very upset. “Things were really bad. I am impressed by what I am seeing here now and what I have learned about the RTC in the last couple of months. I salute the commitment of Nigeria, and the commitment of the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, Professor Anosike”, Dr. Bugeac said.

Responding, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the WMO, Professor Charles Anosike thanked Dr. Bugeac for acknowledging the tremendous progress the agency has made at RTC. “I am happy to hear that what is outstanding for our re-accreditation is just documentation. Documentation will not be a problem. We have been able to achieve a lot within four months leading to this WMO re-accreditation visit. This institution is wearing two caps now. It's also nationally recognized and accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer Diploma courses in related disciplines”.

Continuing, Professor Anosike said; “We have achieved all these things because we have a courageous leader in the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN. I assure you that we will ensure that RTC becomes viable”.