Minister Of Aviation & Aerospace Development Commends NiMet Boss during visit

By Emmanuel Daudu

Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and was received by the Director General, Prof Mansur Bako Matazu. During his visit, the Minister was given a tour of some important facilities of the Agency.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is responsible for providing meteorological services, weather forecasting, and climate information to support various sectors such as aviation, agriculture, water resources, and disaster management in Nigeria. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of aviation operations, as weather conditions have a significant impact on flight operations.

By visiting the NiMet headquarters and touring key facilities, Minister Festus Keyamo likely aimed to familiarize himself with the Agency’s operations, infrastructure, and capabilities. This firsthand experience and interaction with the Director General and staff can help the Minister gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field of meteorology and how it relates to aviation and aerospace development in Nigeria.

Such visits by government officials to relevant agencies are common and can contribute to a better understanding of the industry, promote collaboration, and provide a platform for discussing policy matters and potential improvements in the sector.

As part of the tour, the Minister visited the Central Forecast Office (CFO), where he was briefed on how data is generated, transmitted, and translated to forecasts and other products.

The Minister also visited the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Unit as well as the state -of – the -arts weather studio, where he presented an update on today’s weather.
In his remarks after the tour, the Minister, who was impressed by the size and process of operations in NiMet noted “the operations of NiMet are so massive and I am impressed by what I have seen in NiMet, I am impressed by their operations and one can only wish them well”, he said.