Nigeria, Singapore Deepen Collaboration to Improve Weather Forecasting, Aviation Safety
Oluwatobi Adu 
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ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) has intensified efforts to modernize weather forecasting and aviation services through a new collaboration with the Meteorological Service Singapore focused on artificial intelligence driven research and operational efficiency.
In a report released on Friday, during Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore, where the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Professor Charles Anosike, met with the Director General of the Meteorological Service Singapore, KOH LI-NA, to explore areas of mutual cooperation in meteorology and aviation research.
At the centre of the discussions was the integration of Artificial Intelligence into meteorological operations to improve the speed, accuracy, and downscaling of weather forecasts. The agencies noted that the move would strengthen weather related support services for key sectors including aviation, agriculture, marine operations, health, and disaster risk reduction.
The meeting also highlighted similarities between Nigeria and Singapore in tropical weather conditions and the management of meteorological science, particularly in relation to the aviation sector. Both countries currently maintain ISO certified aviation meteorological services, creating opportunities for stronger technical exchanges and joint innovation.
The two meteorological agencies further explored the possibility of replicating Singapore’s successful aviation research collaboration model in Nigeria to improve provider user developed solutions in the aviation industry. Discussions also focused on cost recovery systems, legal frameworks guiding meteorological services, the use of AI to boost manpower productivity, and the role of Quality Management Systems in promoting operational efficiency and a healthy work environment.
Nigeria and Singapore are both members of the World Meteorological Organization, with Nigeria hosting the WMO Office for North, Central and West Africa, while Singapore hosts the WMO Regional Office for Asia and the Southwest Pacific.
Both Permanent Representatives emphasised that “global partnerships, cross border cooperation, and mutual learning in meteorology are essential for improved capacity building, forecasting accuracy, and the delivery of life saving early warning systems.”
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