A two-day retreat to deepen the understanding and strengthen implementation of the NiMet Act 2022.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) held a two-day retreat from 6th to 7th November 2025 to deepen understanding and strengthen implementation of the NiMet Act 2022. The retreat brought together Directors and key representatives from various departments of the Agency, alongside legal experts from JurisLaw Consulting.
Declaring the retreat open, the Director-General/CEO and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, Professor Charles Anosike, said, ‘In 2022, when the Act was amended, our mandate was significantly enhanced to cover not only service delivery but also the regulation of meteorological activities across Nigeria. The implications of this expanded mandate are far-reaching. It means that we are no longer solely focused on providing meteorological services. We now also have the legal authority and responsibility to regulate the entire meteorological sector by setting standards, enforcing compliance, licensing service providers, and ensuring that all meteorological operations within Nigeria meet both national and international benchmarks.
The retreat provided a structured platform for reviewing the provisions of the Act, conducting stakeholder consultations, benchmarking against international frameworks, and outlining steps to finalize and operationalize regulatory mechanisms. Discussions also highlighted the need for NiMet staff to adopt a client-service and professional culture, with job roles reflecting both scientific and regulatory responsibilities.
Participants agreed on the importance of capacity building, interdepartmental collaboration, and resource allocation to support full implementation of the Act. The retreat concluded with the development of a roadmap to guide regulatory enforcement and enhance the delivery of credible, standardized meteorological and climate services across the country.
