NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
Act · Environment
An Act establishes the Nigerian Meteorological Agency as the national body for weather forecasting and climate monitoring. It targets users in aviation, agriculture, and disaster management. This ensures accurate weather services for public safety and planning.
NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as the national meteorological service responsible for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and provision of meteorological services across all sectors.
Who Does It Target?
Civil aviation users (airlines, airports) requiring weather forecasts Agricultural sector needing climate information Government disaster risk management agencies The general public receiving weather forecasts
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide accurate, timely, and reliable meteorological and climate services to support aviation safety, agricultural planning, disaster preparedness, and climate change adaptation.
Key Features
Weather Forecasting: NiMet provides daily, weekly, and seasonal weather forecasts for all sectors. Aviation Meteorology: Provides aeronautical meteorological services to Nigerian airports and airline operations. Climate Monitoring: Operates a network of weather stations monitoring Nigeria's climate. Research: Conducts meteorological and climate research to improve forecast accuracy.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NiMet fully operational Coverage: Nationwide meteorological and climate services Beneficiaries: Aviation; agriculture; disaster management; general public Funding: Federal Government appropriations; service fees
How to Access
Aviation users access METAR, TAF, and SIGMET through NiMet aeronautical services Agricultural users access seasonal forecasts through NiMet website and extension services Weather data for research available through formal data request to NiMet Application method: Access services at https://www.nimet.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nimet.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Convention (ratified by Nigeria), the Aviation Act for weather services, the National Emergency Management Agency Act for disaster warnings, the Agriculture and Rural Development Act for agro-meteorological services, and the National Climate Change Act 2021.