NiMet Wins AfriGEO Award For Weather, Early Warning Services

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has won the AfriGEO Weather, Climate and Early Warning Services Award for its contributions to climate resilience and the use of Earth observation data.

The agency received the award at the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner in Abuja on October 7, 2026. The event formed part of activities marking the 10th AfriGEO Symposium.

Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, presented the award to NiMet’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike.

The recognition acknowledges NiMet’s work in providing weather forecasts, climate information and early warning services to support preparedness and resilience across Nigeria.

The 2026 AfriGEO Symposium held under the theme, “Earth Observations for a Resilient Africa”. It brought together policymakers, scientists, development partners, private-sector representatives and practitioners from the organisation’s 33 African member states.

The symposium provides a platform for advancing the use of Earth observation, geospatial information and environmental intelligence to support sustainable development and strengthen resilience across the continent.

NiMet said it remained committed to using weather, climate and Earth observation information to improve early warning services and support evidence-based decisions.

The agency also pledged to sustain innovation and partnerships to deliver timely and actionable climate information. These efforts support the Federal Government’s climate resilience agenda and help communities prepare for weather-related risks.