Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and Functions bring to your knowledge the government agency known as Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
Functions of Nigerian Meteorological Agency
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The government agency known as Nigerian Meteorological Agency came into existence by an Act of the National Assembly – NIMET (Establishment) ACT 2003, enacted on 21st May 2003, and which became functional on 19th June 2003 following Presidential assent.
Major Functions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
1. Advising The Federal Government
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is a Federal Government agency saddled with the task of advising the Federal Government on all aspects of meteorology.
It also helps to project, prepare, interpret, and document government policy in the field of meteorology; and to issue weather (and climate) forecasts for the safe operations of aircraft, ocean-going vessels, and oil rigs.
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2. Computation and Interpretation of Data to Aid Good Policy Making
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency also has the responsibility of collating, collecting, processing, and disseminating all meteorological data and information within and outside Nigeria to aid good policy and decision-making.
3. Assistance In The Field Of Aviation
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency provides weather forecasts and reports for the safe operation of flights. Some of these services include:
- Terminal Aerodrome
- Enroute and Destination Weather Forecasts & Trends;
- Briefing the Pilots & Airmen on expected weather at various points
- Provision of round-the-clock weather reports of points of departure, en route, and destination by radio transmission.
Significant Weather Reports– which is a very vital tool for flight routing during movement, etc.
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4. Informing The Common Citizens
It has been a great duty of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to update the common Nigerian citizens on weather forecasts and predictions.
This goes a long way to aid some decision-making, reducing serious cases of accidents due to weather-related mishaps.
Also, it guides the citizens on flight bookings and other related matters.
5. Extension And General Assistance To Other Sectors
Nigerian Meteorological Agency also provides services and products (such as Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, Quarterly & Annual Weather, Agromet Bulletin, Hydromet Bulletin, etc.
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This information is very helpful in the field of Agriculture in the quest for the attainment of food sufficiency.
6. Disaster Management
The invaluable information disseminated by NIMET goes a long way towards preventing disasters that would have occurred if such weren’t made available, making NIMET a leading safety force in the aviation Industry.
7. Environment Management
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency plays a vital role in ensuring the management of environmental disasters through valid updates and documentation of past incidences.
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This helps to curb the risk of further emergence
Over the years, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has lived up to the expectations as regards its establishment and it is believed that continuous collaboration of NIMET with other safety professionals will ensure safety in air travel.
