The agency's Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Charles Anosike, disclosed this while speaking at the 3rd National Quality Improvement Summit and Awards organised by the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN) in Abuja.

Anosike, who was represented at the event by the Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Hamid Olayinka Abdulkareem, said NiMet obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification for its aeronautical meteorological services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri airports in July 2026.

He explained that the development followed the successful recertification of five other airport stations, bringing the total number of airports covered by the agency's quality management certification to eight.

The five previously certified locations are Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa.

Speaking on the summit's theme, Quality: Powering Performance – Moving Beyond Compliance to Measurable Results, the NiMet chief stressed that public institutions must focus on delivering tangible results rather than treating regulatory compliance and certification as their ultimate achievements.

He noted that public confidence in government institutions depends on consistent service delivery, accountability, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Anosike also highlighted the importance of reliable meteorological services, explaining that accurate weather information plays a critical role in aviation safety, agricultural development, disaster preparedness and the broader Nigerian economy.

He further disclosed that NiMet had incorporated the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System into its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to strengthen institutional accountability and improve performance monitoring.

According to him, the framework connects the agency's strategic objectives with measurable performance indicators, allowing management to assess achievements based on actual results and the value delivered to stakeholders.

The Director-General urged public institutions to prioritise investment in staff development, modern technology and partnerships while making quality management an essential part of their organisational culture.

He maintained that achieving sustainable institutional excellence requires committed leadership, regular performance assessments and a deliberate focus on outcomes that improve public service delivery.

NiMet's latest certification expansion forms part of its broader efforts to strengthen operational standards and improve the reliability of weather information provided to airlines and other aviation stakeholders.

The agency's ISO 9001:2015 certification is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits required to ensure continued compliance with the international quality management standard.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia