THE House Committee on Aviation Technology chaired by Rep. Tajudeen Abisodun, yesterday re-affirmed the committee’s commitment to strengthening the services of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) to enhance national safety.
Abisodun made the remarks during a public hearing on a Bill to Amend the Nigerian Meteorological Agency Establishment Act No. 29, 2022, in Abuja.
He emphasized that the amendment was crucial for boosting the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency.
“This Bill is vital for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of our Meteorological Agency, which plays a key role in ensuring the safety of lives and property, particularly in the aviation sector,” he said.
The lawmaker noted that the proposed amendments focused on key sections, specifically to amend section 13, sub-section 2.
“These changes aim to strengthen NIMET’s capacity to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts, warnings, and advisories.”
Abisodun reiterated the importance of NIMET’s quality service delivery, stating that the bill would enable pilots and air traffic controllers to access reliable and accurate weather information necessary for informed decisions.
Earlier, the Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, described the public hearing as a reaffirmation of the House of Representatives’ commitment to efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
