The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, yesterday November 3, 2025 paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa.
The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and explore strategic areas of partnership between the two institutions.
During the meeting, Anosike emphasised that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is essential to modern meteorological services, enabling weather forecasting, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. He noted that the partnership would enhance the credibility of NiMet’s services, benefiting sectors such as aviation, agriculture, and disaster risk management.
Inuwa acknowledged the importance of IT in driving transformation across all professions. He highlighted NITDA’s mandate to deepen and accelerate the adoption of technology within critical sectors.
Anosike also showcased NiMet’s innovative weather solution, METEOWIZ, developed entirely in-house by NiMet staff. This solution marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Africa, demonstrating NiMet’s leadership in meteorological technology.
Both agencies agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage ICT for improved meteorological data management and dissemination. They also plan to explore joint capacity-building initiatives, technological innovations, and collaboration on innovation projects. A joint technical committee will be constituted to identify and implement specific collaborative projects, driving innovation, improving public service delivery, and contributing to the nation’s sustainable development.