NiMet Honored with AfriGEO Award for Climate Services

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) was awarded the AfriGEO Award for its significant contributions to weather and climate services. The award was presented to NiMet's Director-General/CEO, Prof. Charles Anosike, by Prof. Matthew Adepoju, the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), during the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner in Abuja.

This event was part of the 10th AfriGEO Symposium, which aimed to promote sustainable development and resilience across Africa through Earth observation and geospatial information. NiMet stated that the award acknowledges its efforts in utilizing Earth observation and climate information to enhance early warning systems and build resilience against climate-related hazards.

The agency is committed to advancing the use of weather and climate information to support evidence-based decision-making and improve climate resilience in Nigeria. NiMet aims to protect lives and livelihoods by ensuring reliable access to weather and climate information for planning and response.