The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The signing ceremony took place on the 7th of March 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. This landmark agreement is a cumulation of efforts by the Agency under the able leadership of the DG/CEO, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu. This historical agreement also comes at the first anniversary in the office of DG/CEO.

The MoU is designed as a framework to provide meteorological service for NIMASA to ensure safety and security on Nigerian waterways. The agreement is a milestone to ensuring sustainable development in the maritime sector.

On his part, Director-General of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, gave the assurance that the maritime industry would soon benefit from the partnership in the same way that the aviation sector has been benefiting from NiMet’s services.