Nigerian Meteorological Agency

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) came into existence by an Act of the National Assembly- NIMET (Establishment) ACT 2003, enacted on 21st May 2003, and became effective on 19th June 2003 following Presidential assent. The Agency has three core professional Departments, namely- Weather Forecasting Services (WFS), Applied Meteorological Services (AMS), and Research and Training (R&T). The support Directorates includes Engineering and Technical Services (ETS), Finance and Accounts (FA), Administration and Supplies (AS), and Legal Services (LS) (which also serves as Secretary to the Board).