• Agency receives fresh recognition for weather forecasting, early warning services
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja
Under the leadership of Prof. Charles Anosike, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has received several awards, heralding its steady performance and improved services in weather management and forecasting, with the latest being the AfriGEO Weather, Climate and Early Warning Services Award.
On October 7, 2026, NiMet was honoured with the prestigious award for its outstanding contributions to weather and climate services, early warning, and climate resilience through Earth observation.
The award was presented to the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, by the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, at the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner in Abuja.
The ceremony was part of activities marking the 10th AfriGEO Symposium, a leading African platform that promotes the application of Earth observation, geospatial information and environmental intelligence to support sustainable development and resilience across the continent.
The 2026 symposium was held under the theme, “Earth Observations for a Resilient Africa,” and brought together policymakers, scientists, development partners, private-sector stakeholders and practitioners from AfriGEO’s 33 African member states.
The latest recognition further highlights NiMet’s efforts to strengthen weather forecasting, climate services and early warning systems through the application of modern Earth observation technologies.
NiMet said it remains committed to advancing the use of weather, climate and Earth observation information to strengthen early warning, support evidence-based decision-making and enhance climate resilience across Nigeria.
The agency also pledged to sustain innovation and strategic partnerships while providing timely and actionable climate information in support of the Federal Government’s climate-resilience agenda.
NiMet said its continued efforts would contribute to building a safer, better-informed and more climate-resilient Nigeria
