Charles Anosike
By Victory Oghene
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Charles Anosike is currently being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged multibillion-naira contract fraud.
The anti-graft agency, according to its interrogatory correspondence dated March 28, 2025, and obtained by Peoples Gazette Wednesday night, said it was investigating a case involving NiMet, highlighting the need to seek information from Mr Anosike’s office.
The anti-graft agency requested Mr Anosike to provide information regarding the list of contracts executed by NiMet from 2023 to date.
It also demanded the list of registered contractors with the agency, evidence of requisite procurement and procedure sequel to the award of contracts, details of the accounts operated by the agency and any other information necessary to assist EFCC in its investigation.
“The request is made pursuant to Section 38 (1) & (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004,” the correspondence stated.
A spokesperson for NiMet did not return a request seeking comments about the probe on Wednesday night.
Mr Anosike was appointed to lead the weather service department in December 2023, elevating him from his previous position as the director of applied meteorological services, which lasted from 2021 until his latest appointment.
