Optimism surrounds the ongoing 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nigeria’s delegation includes the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN and senior officials from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), including its director-general, Prof. Mansur Matazu; Director of legal services, Shola Gabriel and director of applied meteorological services, Mrs. Gloria Onyegbule.
Key engagements at the conference focused on Nigeria’s Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) roadmap, aligning with the UN’s goal of universal early warning systems by 2027. The World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) was highlighted for its role in bridging climate data gaps through long-term financing and technical support.
Keyamo praised SOFF’s contributions while advocating for its expansion to middle-income nations like Nigeria. He stressed the importance of comprehensive data sharing to enhance global weather prediction accuracy.
Additionally, discussions highlighted the recent reaccreditation visit by Paul Bujeac to Nigeria’s WMO regional centre in Oshodi-Lagos. Bujeac commended Nigeria’s advancements in meteorological services, with the reaccreditation anticipated to bolster adherence to international standards.
These developments underscore Nigeria’s dedication to leveraging meteorological science for climate resilience, enhancing safety and efficiency in the aviation sector.
