The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) became a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 23 December 1960. For more than 65 years, NiMet has maintained active and continuous participation in WMO activities, consistently represented by its Director General/CEO.

Professor Charles Anosike, the current Director General of NiMet, has served as the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO since assuming office on 13 December 2023.

Nigeria is classified under WMO Regional Association I (Africa). The WMO Office for Africa, headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, coordinates activities across all 57 African Member States.

The WMO Sub-Regional Office for North, Central, and West Africa is strategically located in Abuja, Nigeria. Originally established in Lagos in 1996, the office was relocated to Abuja in 2005 following the transfer of Nigeria�s federal capital. This office plays a vital role in collaborating with Member States and development partners to enhance national capacities in delivering reliable weather, climate, and hydrological services to climate-sensitive sectors.

The relationship between NiMet and WMO has been deeply symbiotic, particularly in the areas of capacity building, knowledge transfer, and international cooperation. This collaboration dates back to 1957, when the Nigerian Regional Training School was established in Lagos to train Class IV Meteorological Technicians. By 1964, it evolved into a Regional Meteorological Training Centre (RMTC) offering advanced training for Class III and Class II personnel.