NiMet seeks private sector investment on weather systems
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called for urgent investment in weather observation systems, warning that Nigeria’s ability to predict and survive extreme climate events depends largely on the quality of data collected today. Speaking at the 2026 World Meteorological Day celebration in Abuja yesterday, Anosike anchored his message […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called for urgent investment in weather observation systems, warning that Nigeria’s ability to predict and survive extreme climate events depends largely on the quality of data collected today.
Speaking at the 2026 World Meteorological Day celebration in Abuja yesterday, Anosike anchored his message on the theme, “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow,” stressing that accurate and timely weather observations are the foundation of all forecasts, early warnings, and climate projections.
These, he said, are already supporting critical sectors such as aviation safety, agriculture, disaster management, and maritime operations.
However, he maintained that the government’s efforts alone are insufficient to meet growing demands.
Anosike pushed for deeper collaboration with the private sector, noting that global trends show increasing private investment in weather technologies such as remote sensing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence-driven forecasting models.
He said such partnerships are essential for building a sustainable and comprehensive national observation system.
“Every weather station installed today strengthens our ability to safeguard lives and economic activities in the future,” he said, describing investment in meteorological infrastructure as both “critical and imminent.”
He also revealed that NiMet is extending its technical expertise beyond Nigeria, providing advisory support to countries such as Liberia, Niger, Somalia, and Burkina Faso under international cooperation frameworks coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization.