Wendy R. 
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has charged staff of the agency to embrace and adhere to code of ethics in public service.
He gave the charge in Abuja during the launch of the agency’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Code of Ethics.
Professor Anosike explained that the principles of ethics, integrity and accountability were the foundation for any successful organization.
According to Prof. Anosike; “They form the bedrock of any meteorological organization’s credibility and effectiveness. Upholding these values would go a long way in building trust with our clients and stakeholders.
They would also help in ensuring that NiMet as an agency actualizes its mandate by contributing to national socio-economic development and safety of lives and property”.
While presenting the NiMet Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy, Professor Anosike said; “These documents represent our unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and our determination to combat corruption at all levels. As we unveil these documents today, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an environment where ethical behaviour is a culture and corruption has no place”.
A representative of the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, Deputy Director System Study and Review, Mr. Clement Obaniyi pointed out the need for Chief Executives of agencies to take corruption fight serious to rid civil service of the menace.
“We are highly impressed with the working environment we have seen at NiMet. We are grateful to the DG/CEO Prof. Anosike for making himself available for this event. Obviously we will take this impression back to the ICPC Chairman who in turn will take the message back to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu so that he will know that NiMet is on board with him in the fight against corruption”.
The Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units in NIMET, Mr. Mujitaba Ajukolo explained that the Code of Ethics provided clear framework for ethical behaviour, setting out standards and expectations for employees at all levels.
He stated that the launch of the NIMET Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy was a remarkable milestone in the implementation of ACTU mandate of preventing corruption in workplaces.
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