How we are leveraging data to predict weather patterns — NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said following the rapid climate change patterns, it is leveraging both past and present weather data to predict future weather patterns and the possible impact on the economy. The Director General of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, stated this on Thursday in Abuja on the occasion of the World […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said following the rapid climate change patterns, it is leveraging both past and present weather data to predict future weather patterns and the possible impact on the economy.

The Director General of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, stated this on Thursday in Abuja on the occasion of the World Meteorological Day (WMD) 2023.

The theme for 2023 is ‘The future of weather, climate and water across generations’.

The NiMet DG/CEO was represented by Prof. Effiom Oku, the Director, Research and Training of NiMet.

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He noted that over the years, with support from the federal government, NiMet has been investing in meteorological data generation over land, water and in the atmosphere.

He said the “data generated is so critical for past assessments and future predictions, including nowcasting.

Speaking further, he said NiMet is “also working to preserve our past resources in terms of publications and instrumentation while developing new ones, thereby providing a robust knowledge base for the upcoming generations.”

NiMet offers, “Hydrometeorological Bulletin, Annual State of the Climate Report in Nigeria, Agrometeorological Bulletin, Climate and Health Bulletin, Daily weather outlooks and bulletins, TV weather forecasts, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts, Marine Bulletin, Impact-Based Weather Forecast, and multitudes of other routine and on-demand products and services cutting across all socio-economic sectors,” he also said.