Nigerian Meteorological Agency is an agency of Federal Republic of Nigeria with an oversight of national meteorological services which include providing expert advice to the Federal Government on meteorological matters, formulating and interpreting policy frameworks, and disseminating critical weather and climate forecasts to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, ships, and offshore oil installations.[1][2][3]
| Nigerian Meteorological Agency | |
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| Abbreviation | NiMet |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2003 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Federal agency (Operations jurisdiction) | Nigeria |
| Operations jurisdiction | Nigeria |
| Legal jurisdiction | Nigerian Meteorological Agency |
| Governing body | President of Nigeria |
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| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Bill Clinton Drive, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, FCT,Abuja |
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| Website | |
| https://nimet.gov.ng/about | |
History
editThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) was formed in 1887 when meteorological services started in Nigeria at Akassa, Bayelsa State. The agency expanded to other parts of the country, with offices in Ilorin (1907), Lokoja (1909), Zungeru (1911), and Kano (1949). In 2019, a bill to repeal the 2003 act was introduced, and in 2022, the NiMet establishment act 2003 was replaced, granting the agency sole authority to grant approvals and licenses for meteorological stations and related matters. Today, NiMet is a leading provider of weather and climate services in Nigeria.[4][5]
Functions
editThe NiMet performed the functions of oversight of national meteorological services which include providing expert advice to the Federal Government on meteorological matters, formulating and interpreting policy frameworks, and disseminating critical weather and climate forecasts.[6][7][8]
Directorate
edit- Directorates
- Weather Forecasting Services
- Applied Meteorological Services
- Human Resource Management and Administration
- Engineering and Technical Services
- Finance and Accounts
- Research and Training
- Legal Services
- Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
- Corporate Services
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Okorafor, Oluchi (2024-03-26). "NiMet Launches Cutting-Edge Website For Enhanced User Experience". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Report, Agency (2024-09-13). "Use weather forecast for planning, NiMet urges emergency managers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Etuk, Princess (2024-03-26). "NiMet enhances services with new technology". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "NiMet". nimet.gov.ng. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)". ClimaHealth. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Report, Agency (2024-11-11). "NiMet Forecasts 3-day Rain, Dust Haze Across Nigeria". Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Ubanagu, Makua (2024-11-18). "NiMet pledges support for Nigeria's climate resilience efforts". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2024-01-11). "NiMet DG Foresees Radiant Future". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-01.