Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) — a federal government agency mandated by the NiMet (Establishment) Act 2003, enacted on 21 May 2003 and effective from 19 June 2003. This Act was later repealed and replaced in 2022, reinforcing its authority to regulate meteorological activities nationwide. The agency is structured into several key directorates covering: Weather Forecasting Services, Applied Meteorological Services, Research & Training, Engineering & Technical Services, Finance & Accounts, Human Resources & Administration, Corporate Services, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, and Legal Services.
- Key Roles of NiMEt:
- Advises the government on meteorological matters
- Issues weather and climate forecasts for sectors like aviation, maritime, agriculture, and disaster management
- Observes, analyzes, and disseminates meteorological data
- Regulates meteorological stations and activities in Nigeria
Contact Information
- Headquarters Address (Head Office):
National Weather Forecasting & Climate Research Centre, Bill Clinton Drive, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, FCT, Abuja - Email for General Enquiries:
Mail to info@nimet.gov.ng contact@nimet.gov.ng - Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests:
- Email: [email protected]
- In-person Letters: Address to:
Director General / CEO, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Bill Clinton Drive, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja FCT, Attention: Director, Legal Services (Chief FOIA Officer).
- NiMet Training & Regional Training College (RTC), Oshodi, Lagos:–
- Phone: +234 703 484 0636
- Emails: admission.rtc@nimet.gov.ng or enquiries.rtc@nimet.gov.ng
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