The federal government, through the Ministry of Aviation, has granted approval to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for the commencement of academic activities in its Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in Katsina State.
The approval was given in a letter dated September 9, 2021, following a request by the agency to commence academic activities.
The letter, which was signed by the Deputy Director (Staff Welfare and Training) Rabi N. Abubakar, for the Minister, Hadi Sirika, reads: “I am directed to refer to your letter Ref. No. NiMet/DG/FMA/HMA/M/Vol.1/30 dated 24th August 2021 on the above subject and covey the approval of the honourable minister for the commencement of full academic sessions and activities at the newly established Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology, Katsina as requested.”
Meanwhile, lectures have commenced for National Diploma in Meteorology and National Diploma in Climate Change Science at the institute.
The students were admitted through the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). The National Diploma programmes have already been approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) with two streams of 30 students each.
Source: dailytrust
