Tunde Bakare
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been honoured with the AfriGEO Weather, Climate and Early Warning Services Award for its outstanding contributions to weather and climate services, early warning, and climate resilience through Earth observation.
The award was presented to the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, by the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, at the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner in Abuja on 7 October 2026 as part of the activities marking the 10th AfriGEO Symposium.
The AfriGEO Symposium is a leading African platform that advances the application of Earth observation, geospatial information, and environmental intelligence to support sustainable development and resilience across the continent. Held under the theme, “Earth Observations for a Resilient Africa,” the 2026 symposium brought together policymakers, scientists, development partners, private-sector stakeholders and practitioners from AfriGEO’s 33 African member states.
NiMet remains committed to advancing the use of weather, climate and Earth observation information to strengthen early warning, support evidence-based decision-making and enhance climate resilience across Nigeria. Through continued innovation, strategic partnerships, and the delivery of timely, actionable climate information, the Agency will continue to support the Federal Government’s climate-resilience agenda and contribute to a safer, more informed, and climate-resilient Nigeria.