| Agencyname: | Nigerian Meteorological Agency |
| Abbreviation: | NiMet |
| Formedyear: | 2003 |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Federal: | Yes |
| Legaljuris: | Nigerian Meteorological Agency |
| Governingbody: | President of Nigeria |
| Constitution1: | Act of the National Assembly NiMet (Establishment) ACT 2003 |
| Headquarters: | Bill Clinton Drive, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, FCT,Abuja |
| Chief1name: | Prof. Charles Anosike |
| Chief1position: | Managing Director/Chief Executive |
| Website: | https://nimet.gov.ng/about |
Nigerian Meteorological Agency is an agency of Federal Republic of Nigeria with an oversight of national meteorological services which include providing expert advice to the Federal Government on meteorological matters, formulating and interpreting policy frameworks, and disseminating critical weather and climate forecasts to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, ships, and offshore oil installations.[1] [2] [3]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) was formed in 1887 when meteorological services started in Nigeria at Akassa, Bayelsa State. The agency expanded to other parts of the country, with offices in Ilorin (1907), Lokoja (1909), Zungeru (1911), and Kano (1949). In 2019, a bill to repeal the 2003 act was introduced, and in 2022, the NiMet establishment act 2003 was replaced, granting the agency sole authority to grant approvals and licenses for meteorological stations and related matters. Today, NiMet is a leading provider of weather and climate services in Nigeria.[4] [5]
The NiMet performed the functions of oversight of national meteorological services which include providing expert advice to the Federal Government on meteorological matters, formulating and interpreting policy frameworks, and disseminating critical weather and climate forecasts.[6] [7] [8]