NiMet partner stakeholders to improve climate predictions

By Omotayo Edubi

The Director General/CEO of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Mandir Bako Matazu has revealed that the agency has established partnership with some key stakeholders in the country to improve climate predictions.

He disclosed this during a ceremony held for the World Metrological Day on Wednesday March 23, at the AbdulRahman Bello Dambazau Conference Centre, Abuja.

Prof. Matazu said, “in recognition of the importance of the seasonal climate change predictions and other Early Warning products and services, the Agency has gone into partnership with government MDAs such as The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD).

“We have partnership with non- governmental agencies like HEDA, APPEALS, IFAD VCDP and LIFE-ND, State Airport such as Asaba and Anambra Airports, and a host of others.”

He then thanked the Minister of Aviation for his support, saying the Repealed NiMet Bill will revamp operations.

“One of the highlights of 2021 was also the passage of the Repealed NiMet Bill Spearheaded by the Honorable Minister of Aviation. This bill will improve our operations and add regulatory framework for the Agency to perform optimally and position the Agency for effective weather and climate services for sustainable socio-development in the country,” he said.