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  • NiMet predicts rains, thunderstorms today

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning rains over Bauchi, Jos, Lokoja and Abuja, with wider coverage of rains in the afternoon today.

    NiMet disclosed this in a Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja yesterday.

    It added that the central states would have day and night temperatures of between 28 to 30 and 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, respectively, except for Jos with 26 to 17 degree Celsius.

    The agency predicted that the northern states would experience cloudy morning with prospects of thunderstorms over Borno which would prevail over the region.

    It stated that apart from the thunderstorms over the region in the afternoon, the day and night temperatures would be between 27 to 32 and 20 to 24 degree Celsius.

    According to NiMet, morning rains are not unlikely over Iseyin, Shaki and its environs with the rest of the region anticipating cloudy conditions in the southern states.

    It predicted prospects of light rains over Akure, Osogbo, Enugu, Ikom, Benin, Asaba, Ogoja, Abakaliki, Calabar, Port-Harcourt, Yenagoa and its environs during the afternoon hours.

    With the day and night temperatures of 25 to 29 and 21 to 23 degree Celsius.

  • States ignore flood warnings, says NiMet DG

    States ignore flood warnings, says NiMet DG

    he Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Sani Mashi, has advised states and local governments in the country to take the agency’s flood warnings seriously to mitigate its effects.

    Mashi gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

    He said government at the state and local levels had failed to act quickly to reduce the impact of flooding in their communities by leaving their responsibilities to the Federal Government.

    “There is so much expectation on the Federal Government, even though we are operating a federal system where we have three tiers of government.

    “Despite that, the obligation and expectation of the Federal Government is much higher than it can bear.

    “We predicted that we were going to receive higher than normal rainfall within certain period and there was going to be flood in different parts of the country.

    “We advised that in communities that are flood-prone, contingency measures should be taken so that, if flood occurs, at least the impact will be minimised.

    “We encouraged people to move away for a certain period because of the raining season (three or four months at most).

    “Before the rain starts, take certain measures; for instance, ensure that access rights of way of the flooding, in terms of drainages, are not obstructed.

    “So the expectation is that the local communities at State and local government levels should be up and doing.

    “Probably, they were waiting for the Federal Government, because the level of preparedness was very low like it happened in Niger.’’

  • ‘Why NIMET should be strengthened’

    The Director General  and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi has canvassed the strengthening of the agency to enable it discharge its statutory responsibility.

    Part of the measures to strengthen the agency, Mashi said should include more funding and training of its pool of professionals .

    Doing this, the NIMET boss said will enhance the capacity of the agency rather than calls in done quartets for the setting up of another agency.

    He said the creation of another agency will amount to duplication of functions and waste of public resources .

    Fielding questions from reporters in Lagos Last week  Mashi setting up another body will be counterproductive.

    “Furthermore, NiMet is the repository of the National archive of climate data in Nigeria. The climate data bank has data spanning over a century from over 60 synoptic stations spread across the nation. There are no meaningful climate studies or policy developments that can be conducted without credible climate data. This climate data can only be found in NiMet.

  • NiMet predicts cloudy skies today

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country this morning.

    The NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office (CFO) yesterday in Abuja, also predicted the prospects of thunderstorms over Yola, Jalingo, Mambila Plateau, Gombe and Ibi.

    It said that there would be day and night temperatures of 26 to 35 and 18 to 24 degrees Celsius respectively.

    NiMet said that there were prospects of thunderstorms over Abuja, Jos, Lokoja, Lafia, Mambila Plateau, Jalingo and Minna in the afternoon and evening hours.

    The agency predicted that Southern states would experience cloudy morning over the inland cities with chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

    It said that the southern states would have day and night temperatures of 30 to 35 and 21 to 23 degrees Celsius respectively.

    According to NiMet, northern states will experience cloudy conditions in the morning with chances of thunderstorm over Kano, Nguru, Maiduguri, Gusau and Dutse in the afternoon and evening.

    “The region will also have day and night temperatures of 29 to 40 and 26 to 29 degrees Celsius respectively.

    “Most parts of the country are favourable for rains and thunderstorm activities in the next 24 hours,” NiMet predicted.

  • Ogun warns residents over NIMET flood predictions

    Ogun warns residents over NIMET flood predictions

    The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye has said that the State would experience an above normal amount of rainfall this year that could lead to flooding in some parts of the State. Oyeleye stated this while addressing Journalists at a press conference in Abeokuta, noted that the prediction was contained in the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) seasonal rainfall prediction for 2017.
    He said the State would experience flooding which could be aggravated by imminent release of water from Oyan and Ikere dams located up north of the State, adding that to avert disaster, residents must cultivate best environmentally -friendly practices throughout the season. Oyeleye also advised residents to refrain from dumping waste into drainages as well as river or stream course to allow free-flow of water.
    The Commissioner further disclosed that NIMET prediction of above normal heat was conducive for heat – loving rectors such as mosquitoes, advising residents to keep their environment free of bushes and water logging potholes and take a lot of water during this heat period to avoid hyperthermia and other related diseases.
    Also speaking at the briefing, the Director, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr. Sakiru Adebakin said the agency was prepared for the predicted high volume of rainfall, adding that his agency had recently sensitized residents on flood prevention, enjoining residents living at river banks and other flood-prone areas to relocate as soon as possible.

  • 2017: NiMet predicts early rainfall, early cessation

    2017: NiMet predicts early rainfall, early cessation

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that Nigerians will experience shorter rainfall period in 2017.

    With the prediction, the agency also noted that there would be early cessation of rainfall in many parts of the country.

    According to the Agency, food production would be less than normal due to shorter growing season length over large parts of the country.

    This was disclosed in Abuja yesterday during the public presentation of the 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction which was unveiled by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

    The minister urged relevant stakeholders to take advantage of the prediction and plan ahead.

    Giving an overview of the prediction, the Director General of the Agency, Prof. Sani Mashi said: “2017 is expected to be a unique year as the country is likely to experience a wetter start and a drier end of the season

    “The annual rainfall amount predicted over the country in 2017 is expected to range from 400mm in the far north to about 3100mm in the coastal areas of the Niger Delta while the cessation dates of the rains in 2017 are predicted to start from around 4th October and reach the coastal states around 25th December.

    Continuing, NiMet boss said: “Rains might be heavy at the beginning but towards the end, the season will be drier which means that generally, rainfall will be below normal in some States including Yobe, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Kogi, northern Cross River, Enugu, Imo, Abia and some of the coastal areas.

    “In some States, we are predicting that the rainfall will be above normal. In and around states like Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Adamawa.

    “Aside these two categories, we are expecting that the rest of the state will experience normal rainfall.

    Also, the Agency predicted that Katsina State will experience earliest cessation of rain.

    “By October 4th, rain is expected to cease in Katsina state.”

    On the socio-economic implication of the prediction, Mashi said: “food production is expected to be less than normal because we are predicting that the growing season is going to be shorter over large parts of the country.

    “Since the rainfall will cease early, food production system has to be aligned properly so that crops that mature early can be planted”.

    On the health implication, he said the shorter than normal rainfall in some parts may lead to water stress and outbreak of diseases that are related to heat which can also affect livestock.

    Looking on the bright side of the prediction, the agency said: ” the above than normal rainfall that will be experienced in some States will lead to additional water in reservoirs and this can be a good sign as far as power generation is concerned because it means the potential for hydropower generation will be higher.”

  • NiMET, BATFN sign MoU on technical assistance

    Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) to provide weather information for its agricultural operations.

    At a ceremony at the weekend in Lagos, both organisations agreed to establish a collaborative relationship to jointly accomplish specific objectives.

    The MoU, according to a statement by NiMET, shall be for an initial period of three calendar years effective and may be renewed thereafter on terms mutually agreed upon.

    According to the terms of the agreement, NiMET will provide weather information, including the likely period of dry spell and locations of likely flash flood occurrences to farmers who are grossly dependent on rain fed agriculture.

    NIMET, the statement added, is to train implementing partner organisations on critical threshold of weather and climate monitoring.

    The statement said NiMET will also provide other technical support for the attainment of the full economic potential for the smallholder farmers.

  • Buhari appoints new MDs for NAMA, NIMET, NCAT, AIB

    Buhari appoints new MDs for NAMA, NIMET, NCAT, AIB

    President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the appointments of new Managing Directors, Rector, Commissioner for some agencies and parastals in the Aviation sector.
    Some of the agencies affected by the appointment are the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency(NAMA, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).
    This is contained in a statement in Abuja yesterday signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Sabiu Zakari for the Minister of State Aviation, Hadi Sirika.
    According to the statement: “Captain Fola C. Akinkuotu is Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). Captain Akinkuotu is a seasoned Transport Pilot, Flight and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Airline Chief Executive and a trained Aviation Industry Regulator.
    “Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi is the Director-General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). A Professor of Geography with specialty in Environmental Application of Remote Sensing, Professor Mashi is currently a Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Abuja
    “Captain Abdulsalam Mohammed is the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria. An alumnus of the College. Capt. Mohammed is a renowned Civil Aviation Trainer and Examiner with accreditation by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Civil Aviation Adminisrtation.
    “Engr. Akinola Olateru is the Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). He is an engineer of international repute, Olateru is a trained Air Accident Manager and Certified Safety Officer with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licenses in Nigeria, USA and the United Kingdom.
    Until their appointment, NIMET was headed by Dr. Anthony Anuforom, NCAT Rector was Captain Samuel Caulcrick, AIB was headed by Dr. Felix Abali while NAMA was headed by Engr. Emmanuel Anasi.

  • Buhari appoints new NAMA, NIMET, NCAT chiefs

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointments of new heads for some agencies and parastatals in the aviation sector.

    The agencies are the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).

    The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Sabiu Zakari, announced this in a statement on behalf of Minister of State Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

    The statement reads: “Capt. Fola C. Akinkuotu is Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). Capt. Akinkuotu is a seasoned Transport Pilot, Flight and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Airline Chief Executive and a Trained Aviation Industry Regulator.

    “Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi is the Director-General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). A Professor of Geography with specialty in Environmental Application of Remote Sensing, Prof. Mashi is currently a Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Abuja.

    “Capt. Abdulsalam Mohammed is the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria. An alumnus of the College. Capt. Mohammed is a renowned Civil Aviation Trainer and Examiner with accreditation by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Civil Aviation Administration.

    “Engr. Akinola Olateru is the Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). He is an engineer of international repute; Olateru is a trained Air Accident Manager and Certified Safety Officer with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licenses in Nigeria, USA and the United Kingdom.”

     

     

  • NiMet predicts sunny, hazy atmosphere today

    NiMet predicts sunny, hazy atmosphere today

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the central states of the country today.
    NiMet made the prediction in the Weather Outlook issued by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja yesterday.
    It said that the region would have day and night temperature of 28 to 36 degrees Celsius and 11 to 16 degrees Celsius respectively.
    The agency predicted that the southern states would experience dust haze conditions with day and night temperatures of 32 to 34 degrees and 18 to 22 degrees Celsius respectively.
    According to NiMet, the northern states will experience dust haze with localised visibilities of one to two kilometers over Maiduguri, Damaturu, Jigawa, Kebbi and their environs.
    “The region will have day and night temperatures of 26 to 30 degrees Celsius and 11 to 16 degrees Celsius respectively.
    “Dust haze is expected to prevail across the country within the next 24 hours,” NiMet predicted.