FG approves NiMet reviewed scheme of service
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 12, 2026 · Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The approval is a positive development for NiMet's operational efficiency but has limited direct impact on financial markets. It signals government support for meteorological services, which may indirectly benefit sectors like agriculture and aviation.
The Nigeria has approved the Reviewed Scheme of Service for the Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency (NiMet), as conveyed in a letter dated July 9, 2026, from the Nigeria — Secretary to the Government of the Federation to NiMet's Director-General, Charles Anosike. The approval follows preliminary engagements and an extensive field study, aiming to align NiMet's career structure with current public service policies, address deficiencies in professional cadres, and strengthen career progression. The scheme incorporates Junior, Intermediate, and Professional/Officer cadres, and requires officers in lower cadres to obtain a bachelor's degree for advancement beyond terminal grades. This approval follows a previous approval in April 2026 of a new unified salary structure and revised Conditions of Service for NiMet staff, effective June 1, 2026. The reforms are expected to enhance NiMet's human resource framework and support its mandate in providing weather and climate information for aviation, agriculture, maritime operations, and disaster risk management.
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