Nigeria
Permanent Representative
Prof. Charles Afam ANOSIKE
Hydrological Adviser
Mr Umar Ibrahim MOHAMMED
Regional Association
Region I: Africa
Regional Involvement
Region I: Africa
Date of WMO Membership
INFCOM
SERCOM
SERCOM Management Group
Standing Committee on Services for Agriculture
Expert Network
Expert Network
Focal Points
Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM)
Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM)
NMHS Mandate & Structure
Observations, Data and Warnings
All Information
- Part 1 (NMS Mandate and Planning)
- Part 2 (NMS Capacity)
- Part 3 (Quality Management)
- Part 4 (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Part 5 (Data and Observations)
- Part 6 (Services)
- Part 7 (Climate Services)
- Part 8 (Hydrology)
- Part 9 (Social Media)
1.14 Link to national drought policy
www.fmenv.gov.ng
1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue
Yes Periodic stakeholders workshop where NHMS enlightened stakeholders on its services and get feedback on their needs for tailor-made services
1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions
ACT of the National Assembly (ACT No. 9 of 19th June 2003)
1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions
1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services
Yes
1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn
Yes
1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country
1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)
Yes
1.3 Legal status of the NMS
Government agency with commercial activities
1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years
1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)
1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)
NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY
1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain
The legislation does not allow any participation of non-NMHS entities in the provision of information and services (NMHS is the sole provider)
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)
1713
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)
310
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)
200
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff
510
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)
185
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)
14
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other
199
2.14 Total annual budget
17 582 755 127.7 Naira
2.15 Main sources of funding
Government;Commercial activities;Cost recovery (e.g., for provision of aviation services);
2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
60
2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years
Steadily increasing
2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.
International agencies;National agencies;Collaboration with Development Partners
2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years
Yes
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Female)
15
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)
1316
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)
61
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists
591
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)
279
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)
58
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians
337
2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years
Steadily increasing
2.23 Communications capacity and outreach
A press relations office that regularly interacts with the press;A presence on social media channels;checked
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)
483
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)
168
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
5
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)
8
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)
2
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
24
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
32
3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
Yes, in part
3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M
Between 50% and 74%
3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters
3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status
Yes, in part
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status
Yes, in part
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place
3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?
3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented
QMS conforming to ISO 9001:2015 standard
3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status
No
4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings
>70%
4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country
250
4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time
Yes
4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country
Yes
4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities
Yes
4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities
Yes
4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format
No
4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments
Yes
4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages
Yes
4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country
Yes
4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS
Yes
4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform
Yes
4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_
Yes
4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_
Yes
5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved
Yes
5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
No
5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface
Nill
5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources
No
5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place
Yes
5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)
Yes
5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products
WIS dedicated networks (World Weeather Watch GTS);Internet (other than GTS links);
5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea
No
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)
0
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)
8
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)
0
5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO
Yes, some or most of those collected by institutional partners (non-NMS)
5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations
No
6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Yes
6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings
No
6.6 Production of decadal forecasts
Yes
6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services
6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS
Yes
6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services
TV;Radio;Printed media;Web application;Social media;Mobile phone application;
6.1 Services provided by NMS
Public Weather Services;Severe weather forecasting, incl. in the Arctic;Cyclones;Climate Services;Ice analysis and forecasting services ;Earthquake/Seismic Services;
6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS
Not applicable
6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services
Yes
7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement;National Adaptation Plan (NAP);National development policy or strategy;National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Strategy;National sectoral policies and strategies (e.g. food security, health, etc.);
7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:
Identifying key stakeholders for improving climate-related outcomes in priority sectors (UIPs focused on GFCS priorities: health, agriculture and food security, WRM , energy, DRM);Identifying key climatic factors of socio-economic significance at the national levels, establishing baseline knowledge based on capacity assessments and co-defining with stakeholders climate information needs for sectoral decision-making at national level;Identifying feasible climate services for meeting priority needs and capacity needs/requirements for their development and delivery;
7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:
Verifying status of and consulting/supporting development and/or implementation of NAP and other plans listed in 7.1 above reflecting priority needs;Co-developing national action plan for climate services (if appropriate, depending on status of/prospects for NAP) in response to priority needs;Establishing institutional mandates for providing climate services as well as for using climate services, with the aim to mainstream efficient and well-informed climate risk management practices at all levels;
7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:
Jointly meeting with national government Ministries/Departments and their counterpart(s) major international organizations (UNDP, IFIs, WFP, FAO, WHO etc.) as necessary to articulate NMHS needs to support development decisions;Negotiating access to financing from ongoing programmes and/or contributing to the development of new proposals to address identified needs;
7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:
Yes
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )
Agriculture - : CS provided for;Agriculture - data services;Agriculture - climate monitoring ;Agriculture - climate analysis and diagnostics;Agriculture - climate predictions;Agriculture - climate change projections;Agriculture - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)
Aviation - : CS provided for;Aviation - data services;Aviation - climate monitoring ;Aviation - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )
Building - : CS provided for;Building - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )
Commercial - : CS provided for;Commercial - data services;Commercial - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )
Emergency planning and response - : CS provided for;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )
Energy industry - : CS provided for;Energy industry - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )
Environmental protection - : CS provided for;Environmental protection - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )
Finance and insurance - : CS provided for;Finance and insurance - data services;Finance and insurance - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )
Fisheries - : CS provided for;Fisheries - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )
Forestry - : CS provided for;Forestry - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)
Government - : CS provided for;Government - data services;Government - climate monitoring ;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate predictions;Government - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )
Human health - : CS provided for;Human health - data services;Human health - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)
Local authorities - : CS provided for;Local authorities - data services;Local authorities - climate monitoring ;Local authorities - climate analysis and diagnostics;Local authorities - climate predictions;Local authorities - climate change projections;Local authorities - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )
Maritime transport - : CS provided for;Maritime transport - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)
Recreation, sport - : CS provided for;Recreation, sport - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )
Scientific - : CS provided for;Scientific - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))
Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - : CS provided for;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - data services;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )
Transport - : CS provided for;Transport - data services;Transport - climate monitoring ;Transport - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)
Water resources - : CS provided for;Water resources - data services;
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total
25
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)
Steadily increasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)
Steadily increasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)
Steadily increasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)
Steadily increasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)
Steadily increasing
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male
8
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total
8
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female
2
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male
8
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total
10
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female
5
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male
20
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female
5
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male
12
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total
19
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female
1
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male
5
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total
6
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female
10
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male
18
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total
28
8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels
As an input into emergency planning and development of warning messages;As input to flood risk reduction strategy development and implementation of risk reduction/prevention measures (e.g., construction of flood levees, dredging, designation of flood plain and land-use practices);
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)
98
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)
138
8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree
67
8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS
US$ 1.37 million
8.20 Main sources of funding
Government;
8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years
Steadily increasing
8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.
Projects funded by international agencies;Projects funded by transboundary commissions;
8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country
Yes
8.25 Status of QMS implementation
QMS implemented for hydrological forecasting
8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS
8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future
8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff
Yes
8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS
Yes
8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings
8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country
Yes
8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided
Yes
8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017
Yes
8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development
Yes
8.8 NHS areas of responsibility
Hydrological observations - stage and discharge;Hydrological observations - groundwater;Hydrological observations - water quality;Water Resources Assessment;Hydrological Forecasting (droughts, floods, streamflow) and Warnings ;Disaster risk prevention and mitigation (not including forecasting);Research ;
8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate
8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country
Law
8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency
8.4 Legal status of the NHS
Government or state owned, providing hydrological or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)
8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service
NIHSA
8.2 Exact title of NHS
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)
8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity
No
8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities
Yes
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)
40
8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )
0
8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)
54
8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)
2
8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)
31
8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)
50
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
1
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
1
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
8
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
3
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
9
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook
nimetnigeria
9.2 Accronym of NMHS
NiMet
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website
nimetnigeria
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter
@nimetnigeria
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram
CENTRES
Centres
| Name | Centre type | Centre function | Principal GISC | Secundary GISC | CBS Endorsement | Technical Commission | Manual on WIS status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMC (Lagos) | NC | National Meteorological Centre | GISC Casablanca | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS |