By Gabriel Ameh
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has received the AfriGEO Weather, Climate and Early Warning Services Award for its contribution to weather and climate services, early warning and climate resilience through Earth observation.
The award was presented to NiMet’s Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, by the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, at the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner held in Abuja on October 7, 2026.
The presentation formed part of activities marking the 10th AfriGEO Symposium, held under the theme, “Earth Observations for a Resilient Africa.”
The symposium brought together policymakers, scientists, development partners, private-sector stakeholders and other practitioners from AfriGEO’s 33 African member states to advance the use of Earth observation, geospatial information and environmental intelligence for sustainable development and resilience.
The recognition highlights NiMet’s efforts to use weather, climate and Earth observation information to improve early warning systems, support evidence-based decision-making and strengthen climate resilience in Nigeria.
The agency said it remains committed to innovation and strategic partnerships that will improve the delivery of timely and actionable climate information to Nigerians.
NiMet added that its continued efforts would support the Federal Government’s climate-resilience agenda and contribute to building a safer, better-informed and more climate-resilient Nigeria.
Credit: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
