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NiMet, FUPRE parley on downscaling workshop on Seasonal Climate Prediction

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L- Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State, and Mrs Glory Onyegbule, Director, Applied Meteorological Services, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), at the one-day workshop held on Thursday, 25th July, 2024 held in the university on the downscaling of the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for Delta State.

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu 

 

 

As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State, both institutions yesterday held a workshop in the university on the downscaling of the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for Delta State.

In a keynote address, the DG/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Anosike, who was represented by the Director, Applied Meteorological Services, Mrs Glory Onyegbule, thanked the The Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, for accepting to host the workshop which was aimed at building resilience among smallholder farmers to increase productivity by Identifying adaptation options, best practices, and adaptation gaps for smallholder farmers.

Continuing, Prof. Anosike said; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clearly outlined the government’s eight-point agenda aimed at moving the Nigerian economy forward through Food Security, Ending Poverty, and Economic Growth and Job Creation. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is positioned to climate – proofing the economy by providing timely weather and climate information”.

Concluding, he said that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) through its collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, universities, development partners, NGOs, and CBOs has been providing weather and Climate information such as the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), Crop Weather calendar, Dekadal Agromet bulletin, and other early warning products for smallholder farmers across the country.

Patoma Admin by — July 26, 2024 in Aviation 0
NiMet, Ogun State Government sign pact to build weather station at airport

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Left -: Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Engr. Gbenga Dairo, Ogun state Commissioner for Transportation, at NiMet Headquarters, Abuja, during the MoU signing on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, for the building of a weather station at Ogun State Cargo Airport.

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu 

 

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ogun state government to build a weather station at the cargo airport in Sagamu.

Signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership with Ogun state government is in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) protocols which states that member states must establish and maintain meteorological services provided by national meteorological offices.

“His Excellency, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, MFR, is serious about the strategic relationship with NiMet. He personally called as this MOU signing was going on. I want to assure him and the people of Ogun state of our full support.

NiMet approaches every project with professionalism because aeronautical meteorology contributes to the guarantee of safety standards, economy and efficiency of flights as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)”, Prof. Anosike said.

The Ogun state Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, signed on behalf of the state and was accompanied by Alhaji I.O. Saka, Permanent Secretary in the Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Ogun state government. He praised the DG/CEO of NiMet Prof. Anosike and the NiMet team for the professional way the process leading to the MoU signing was handled.

Barr. Shola Gabriel, Director of Legal Services, NiMet, witnessed the MoU signing.

 

 

Patoma Admin by — July 22, 2024 in Aviation 0
UniAbuja honours Nimet with sustainability Award

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

 

Prof. Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been honoured with a sustainability award by the Sustainable Development (SDC) of the University of Abuja.

At a banquet and award ceremony held at the Armed Forces Officers Mess & Suites, on Wednesday, 26th June 2024, in honour of the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah,
Prof. Anosike received an ‘Award of Excellence in Sustainable Climate Policy’.

The event which was chaired by Senator Gbenga Daniel, Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun state also had in attendance members of the political class, the academia, captains of industry and the acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aisha Maikudi.

Prof. Anosike who was represented by his Special Adviser on General Duties, Dr. Uche Nworah, thanked the organizers for the honour and said that the management and staff of NiMet are committed to achieving the mandate of the agency which is observing, analyzing, timely and accurate reporting of weather and climate information for socio-economic development and safety of lives and property.

Patoma Admin by — June 28, 2024 in Aviation 0
FAAN to support Plateau State in becoming agricultural hub – MD

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has thrown FAAN” weight behind Plateau State’s ambition to become a major hub for agricultural products and improve Nigeria’s economy through airline cargo.

Kuku said this while receiving the Governor of Plateau State, Mr Caleb Mutfwang. at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos.

The MD/CE who led top management staff to the meeting, described the state as rich in agrarian products worthy of trade locally and globally. She demonstrated the Authority’s readiness to collaborate with the state government in setting up its cargo terminal. Still, she advised that the state should not wait for major infrastructure before it can benefit from selling and marketing its farm products.

“Your Excellency, Plateau State is poised to stand as one of Nigeria’s leaders in producing and transporting agricultural products,” she said. “My team is willing to work very closely with you and the expanded aviance cargo team. While we may need to put up some major cargo infrastructure, I don’t think we need to wait. I will suggest that we make this modular. Let’s start within our immediate environments.

We can start marketing some of your perishable items and creating market days when we invite people from across the country to fly in and buy these products. That will spur those who are willing to invest in testing, packaging, crating, storing and transporting these produce all across the country. The possibilities are endless.”

The Governor thanked Mrs Kuku for FAAN’s enthusiasm for the cargo business and promised to push on until the state’s ambitions are met.

The MD/CE spent the rest of her visit to the Jos Airport on a tour of the facilities and had a fruitful engagement with the staff

Patoma Admin by — June 27, 2024 in Aviation 0
Nimet intensifies implementation of quality management standard, QMS

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Staff of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) at the internal auditors training organized for the agency by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), preparatory to migration to the current International Standard ISO 21001:2018 for Educational Organization Management System.

 

By Favour Nnabugwu 

 

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is intensifying implementation of quality management standards (QMS) across departments in the agency.

This followed the approval by the DG/CEO of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, for the training of additional personnel as internal auditors by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), preparatory to migration to the current International Standard ISO 21001:2018 for Educational Organization Management System.

Speaking at the ISO 29990:2010 standard internal audit of processes at NiMet’s Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Oshodi, Lagos, the Head, Quality Management System (QMS), at NiMet, Usman Abdulrahman said; “NiMet Management under the leadership of Professor Charles Anosike has prioritized staff capacity development and is putting in place processes to improve the services provided by NiMet”.

Continuing, Mr Abdulrahman said; “Internal audit of NiMet’s RTC Oshodi which took place from the 20th – 21st June 2024, against the ISO 29990:2010 standard ensures that the design, development, and delivery of the learning experience we provide at RTC meet the ISO requirements and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards.

The internal audit of processes at the RTC also provides a transparent analysis of our programs; Basic Meteorological Observation Course (BMOC), Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP – MT), Basic Meteorological Package for Meteorologists (BIP – M) and other specialized training courses in Meteorology and Agro – meteorology”.

“The ISO 29990 standard is implemented at the RTC Oshodi to provide a unified standard for learning service provision and life-long learning experience for interested parties in meteorological services of Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa and large centers around the World”, Mr Abdulrahman concluded.

Patoma Admin by — June 24, 2024 in Aviation 0
DG NiMet inaugurates committee to review Agency’s condition of service

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has on Friday, inaugurated a Committee to review the Agency’s Condition of Service (CoS).

In his speech, the Director, Weather Forecasting Services , Professor Vincent Weli who represented the DG/CEO observed that the review has become as the last one done over five years ago is no longer in tune with current realities.

Professor Charles Anosike who described the task as significant noted that it is an opportunity for the committee, “to come up with a Condition of Service that not only meets the present needs but anticipates future challenges and opportunities”.

Speaking further, Professor Anosike tasked the Committee to consult widely, within and outside the Aviation sector and identify benchmarks of best practice as this will not only improve NiMet’s operational efficiency but enhance the welfare of staff.

The Committee has a month to submit a draft copy to the Management for consideration.

Patoma Admin by — June 7, 2024 in Aviation 0
WIGOS, NMHSs to build observing capabilities…NiMet DG/CEO Prof. Anosike

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L- Abubakr Salih Babiker, Technical Coordinator for Infrastructure, WMO Regional Office for Africa, Addis Ababa, Mr Bernard Gomez, WMO Representative for North Central and West Africa, Professor Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)/Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Luis Nunes, WIGOS Scientific Officer (WMO),and Tchinda Tazo Simplice,

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike has
said that through the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) such as NiMet will be able to build observing capabilities.

This he said will enable the duo to achieve better data coverage at national, regional, and global level, improve economic efficiency and close existing data gaps.

Professor Anosike was speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024, while welcoming participants to the four-day training workshop for Regional WIGOS Centres in WMO Regional Association ( RA 1 – West Central Africa).

The workshop which aims at equipping participants with sufficient skills to use the WIGOS tools particularly for Regional Wigos Centres (RWC) functions, make them be aware and better understand their responsibilities related to RWIC functions.

Professor Anosike noted that the North, Central and West Africa region is facing challenges associated with diverse climatic conditions and the socio-economic impacts of weather extremes. “We are vulnerable to droughts, floods and other weather and climate-related natural disasters that can have devastating effects on our economies. Therefore, strengthening meteorological infrastructure and human capacity has become a top priority”, he said.

Professor Anosike commended the WMO Regional Office for North, Central and West Africa for its continued support for capacity development in Africa, and the opportunities available to NMHSs in the region.

The workshop which drew participants from across Africa including Mr Bernard Gomez, the WMO Representative for North Central and West Africa, ends on Friday, 31st May, 2024.

Patoma Admin by — May 28, 2024 in Aviation 0
NiMet partners TVC on weather, climate information dissemination

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L – Professor Charles Anosike, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Victoria Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TVC, at the signing of MOU between NiMet and TVC on weather and climate information dissemination, at NiMet headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, 17th May, 2024.

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is partnering leading broadcast media organization – TV Continental (TVC), in the dissemination of weather and climate information.

Speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between NiMet and TVC at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 17th May, 2024, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, described the MOU signing between the two organizations as one that is worth celebrating because of the potential benefits to the public and the Nigerian economy.

“Accurate weather and climate information shared with members of the public, and operators in sectors such as aviation, agriculture, marine, oil and gas, construction etc, using various media channels such as TVC helps the public and critical stakeholders in making climate -resilient decisions”.

Continuing, Professor Anosike said that some people misunderstand the mandate of NiMet hence the need to partner with TVC and other media organizations to communicate climate and weather information timely.

According to Prof Anosike; “NiMet does not only do weather forecasting. We also communicate the impact of the forecasts to farmers and other stakeholders. The MOU with TVC will help us to reach wider audiences through our daily weather forecasts and other climate and weather -related content”.

Concluding, Professor Anosike said; “The partnership with TVC is coming at the right time as we are about to launch our new generation TV weather broadcast graphics alongside other content. Presently, NiMet is disseminating the report of the 2024 seasonal climate prediction (SCP) to farmers and other stakeholders nationwide. We need TVC and other media organizations to help broadcast these to the public”.

On her part, Victoria Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TVC thanked the DG/CEO of NiMet for the warm reception accorded her team. “It is an honour to be partnering NiMet in providing broadcast services that will impact positively on the lives of Nigerians and sectoral players including farmers. A lot is happening at NiMet under the leadership of Prof. Charles Anosike and we are happy to be part of that change. TVC will support NiMet to communicate widely its activities. We assure NiMet of our support and want people to always see TVC as that media organization where they can get first-hand information on weather and climate information”.

Present at the MOU signing were NiMet’s Directors; Prof. Vincent Weli (Weather Forecast Services), Barr. Shola Gabriel (Legal Services), Dr. Nasiru Sani (Human Resources and Administration), Mrs Glory Onyegbule (Applied Meteorological Services), Technical Assistants, Haruna Zakari, and Oluwaseun Idowu. Also, TVC staff members; Babajide Kolade-Otitoju (Group Controller, Current and Public Affairs), Stella Din (Director News), and Emeka Chukwuma (Head Commercial).

Patoma Admin by — May 17, 2024 in Aviation 0
NiMet, FUPRE partner on eeather observation, research & E-Learning

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L- Professor Charles Anosike, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta state, at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between NiMet and the university on Thursday, 16th May 2024.

 

By Favour Nnabugwu 

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is to collaborate with the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE),Delta state, on weather observation, research and e-learning.

This was disclosed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between NiMet and the university.

Professor Anosike observed that oil companies have weather stations spread across the shores of Nigeria, which are illegal according to the new NiMet Act. He said that these weather stations need to be registered with NiMet in compliance with NiMet Act and solicited the collaboration of the University to achieve this.

Speaking further, Professor Anosike noted that the partnership with the petroleum institution will not only help improve data gathering on climate risk in the area, but also strategically make NiMet become the centre of excellence in disseminating the risk to the oil and gas sector.

“I will like the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), to take advantage of NiMet’s e-learning services that will soon be unveiled. It would actually fast-track introduction of joint courses between FUPRE and NiMet”, Professor Anosike concluded.

On his part, the Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh disclosed that the institution expects support from NiMet in the installation of observatory stations, training personnel on generation of weather data that can support research, journals and academic publications and other good interventions that will impact on the university and its environment.

Amongst other things, the MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework between NiMet and FUPRE for joint efforts in research, training and promotion of activities relating to meteorology/climatology and climate change in Nigeria. Specifically the MoU will have NiMet Install its observatory station known as Resident Observatory Station (ROS) in suitable locations within FUPRE for the purpose of carrying out meteorological activities.

The MoU signing was witnessed by the Director, Legal Services of NiMet, Barr. Shola Gabriel and other staff of the Agency. The Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh signed on behalf of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) , Delta state, while Professor Anosike signed on behalf of NiMet.

 

Patoma Admin by — May 16, 2024 in Aviation 0
NiMet, Financial Reporting Council to collaborate in promoting sustainability practices

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L- Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria, and Professor Charles Anosike, Director General, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), during a courtesy visit by NiMet team to FRC in Abuja on Monday, 13th May, 2024.

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu 

 

 

Teams of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria, have met to discuss areas of partnership towards improving sustainability practices by corporate organizations in Nigeria.

During a courtesy visit on the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of FRC in Abuja, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, on Monday, 13th May, 2024, the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said; “Climate change is fast becoming a priority for financial regulators.

The work we do at NiMet through our weather and climate reports are the foundation for sustainability practices. This partnership will enable NiMet and FRC to jointly develop capacity”.

While welcoming the NiMet team, Dr. Olowo said; “There are opportunities for alignment between NiMet and FRC in fulfilling the core mandates of the two agencies, especially in the areas of sustainability reporting, climate risks and opportunities. Although we are championing sustainability reporting, FRC is also promoting sustainable practices among Nigerian organizations”.

Some directors and senior staff of the two agencies were present during the courtesy visit

Patoma Admin by — May 13, 2024 in Aviation 0