WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATION (PROTECTION) ACT
Act · Transport
An Act protects the World Meteorological Organisation's name, flag, and emblem from unauthorised use in Nigeria as part of membership obligations. It targets the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and organisations using meteorological symbols. This ensures compliance with international standards.
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATION (PROTECTION) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act giving effect to Nigeria's obligations as a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), protecting WMO name, flag, and emblem from unauthorised use in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as Nigeria's WMO correspondent body Organisations using meteorological names or symbols The WMO and its Nigerian member representation Federal Ministry of Transport (aviation and meteorology)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Protect the name, flag, and emblem of the World Meteorological Organisation from unauthorised commercial or other use in Nigeria, as required by Nigeria's WMO membership obligations.
Key Features
Name Protection: Prohibits use of the WMO name or emblem without authorisation. WMO Membership: Implements Nigeria's domestic legal obligations as a WMO member state. NiMet Coordination: NiMet acts as Nigeria's WMO correspondent body for implementing WMO standards. Enforcement: Unauthorised use of WMO designation is an offence.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide Beneficiaries: WMO integrity; meteorological standards Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Use of WMO name or emblem requires WMO authorisation Meteorological information attributed to WMO must be properly authorised Application method: Authorisation queries: engage NiMet through https://www.nimet.gov.ng
Important Terms
Unauthorised use of WMO name for commercial gain is an offence NiMet operates Nigerian weather services in compliance with WMO technical standards Nigeria participates in WMO annual assemblies through NiMet
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nimet.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Implements Nigeria's obligations as a member of the World Meteorological Organization under the WMO Convention (1950). Operates alongside the Nigerian Meteorological Agency Act, the Civil Aviation Act 2006 (for aeronautical meteorology), and the National Emergency Management Agency Act.