WIGOS The Nigerian Example RELEVANT NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES & ARRANGEMENTS The Nigerian Example 3RD
November,2015 Director General/CEO,& Permanent Representative
of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
PRESENTATION OUTLINE Introduction WIGOS Framework
Why is WIGOS Important in RA 1? Overview of NiMet Nigerias Approach
to WIGOS Implementation NiMets Observational Network
Infrastructural Development Relevant to WIGOS Quality Management
System Human Capacity Development Going Forward Final Word The
WIGOS Framework INTRODUCTION
WIGOS has been described as an over-arching framework for the
coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and the
contributions of WMO to co-sponsored observing systems It pulls
together, the various Observing Systems of WMO that have been in
operation over the years (GOS, GAW, WHYCOS, GCW) into an integrated
system for interoperability, efficiency and effectiveness in timely
delivery of observations that meet the needs of various users
Effective implementation of WIGOS at various levels will enhance
the collaboration between various stakeholders in the processes of
collecting, processing, storing, exchanging and interpreting
observational data. The ultimate objective is to deliver quality
services that have quantifiable positive impact on the human
society WIGOS WMO Integrated Global Observing System
It is not a new observing sub-system It is anintegration of current
observing systems WIGOS It encourages involvement of partners It
creates framework for collaboration The key word is Integration:
promotes synergy among systems Observations from land, sea, air and
outer space
WIGOS: Different Platforms; One Integrated System Observations from
land, sea, air and outer space Why is it important for RA 1
Countries to implement WIGOS?
Africa is the most vulnerable continent to impacts of
climatechange. Timely provision of relevant data and early warning
reducesvulnerability. etc. Global Distribution of Climate Change
Vulnerability Index
[Source:] Why is it important for RA 1 Countries to implement
WIGOS? Why is it important for RA 1 Countries to implement WIGOS?
WIGOS Key Activity Areas WIGOS Framework:
Management of WIGOS implementation Collaboration with stakeholders
& partners To oversee, guide & coordinate WIGOS WIGOS
observation Design, planning & optimized evolution Data
recovery, delivery & archival To ensure supply of & access
to WIGOS Observing system operation & maintenance Capacity
Development WIGOS component systems To plan, implement & evolve
To facilitate & support the operations of WIGOS Operational
Information Resource Standards, interoperability &
compatibility Quality Management System (QMS) Communications &
outreach WIGOS: The Nigerian Experience
Land Area: 923,768km Population : million GDP: US$8,509.9 billion
Location of Nigeria in WMO RA I(Africa) Overview of Nigerian
Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Mission Vision Overview (cont.)
To be a World Class provider of Weather and Climate services for
safety and sustainable national socio-economic development Mission
To observe Nigerian weather and climate and provide Meteorological,
Hydrological and Oceanographic services in support of national
needs and international obligations Overview (contd.) Specific
Functions
The core responsibility of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency as
stipulated by law is to advise the Government of Nigeria on all
aspects of Meteorology. NiMet is required by law to collect,
process data, issue weather forecasts and give early warning for
the safe operation of Aircraft, Ocean going vessels, National Food
Production, Drought, Desertification, Natural Disaster and Relief
Management, Hydrological and Water Resources activities,
Environmental pollution, Ozone Concentration and Bio-Meteorological
for climatic and human health activities NiMets Approach to WIGOS
Implementation
Aligning WIGOS to national socio-economic development agenda.
Vision 20:2020. Agriculture and Food Security Disaster Risk
Reduction Safety in the Nigerian airspace. etc. Ensuring that
projects and programs included in the budget will facilitate the
realization of the objectives of WIGOS. Define key activity areas.
6 Key Activity Areas Steps towards WIGOS Implementation in
Nigeria
KEY ACTIVITIES AREAS 6 Stakeholder identification Stakeholder
engagement and education Infrastructure Development Key Activity
Areas Human Resources Development Execution of MoUs with Partners
Data collection, processing and archiving 1 3 2 Towards ensuring
integrity and quality of data
Complied with best practices by certifying its aeronautical
meteorological services : ISO 9001:2008 certified 1 3 2 Initiated
the process of ISO certification of the instrument calibration
laboratory. Remodeling of the laboratory is ongoing. Procured and
installed calibration equipment and reference instruments for
sustainability, maintenance & operation of high integrity data
acquisition 4 5 Towards ensuring integrity and quality of
data
There is on-going training on quality management system, Competence
Assessment and commitment to ensure attitude and orientation change
4 5 To ensure standard and recommended practices and procedures in
observations and data collection and archiving Nigeria embarks on
training and retraining in line with WMO guidelines for accurate
data sets NiMet has taken up the national leadership role in
weather and climate data observations, processing and archiving
Initiated engagement with some private sector companies
(particularly in the Oil & Gas sector) that are known to have
installed meteorological equipment. 6 7 There is planned
Integration programme to ensure interoperability of different
observing systems from different Networks eg surface, maritime,
upper air etc by Partners ISO 9001:2008 Certification COLLECTION
& INTEGRATION
WIGOS BUILDING PARTNERSHIP WITH STAKEHOLDERS FOR INCREASED DATA
COLLECTION & INTEGRATION WIGOS National Partners &
Partnership Arrangements in Nigeria
Universities and Research Institutes Institute of Agricultural
Research, Zaria Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
University of Agriculture Umudike National Agricultural Research
Liaison Services (NAERLS) Obafemi Awolowo University,Atmospheric
Research & Information Analysis Laboratory(ARIAL). River Basin
Authorities National Institute For Oceanography and Marine
Research, (NIOMR), + Frequent requests from universities and other
schools for setting up weather stations WIGOS National Partners
& Partnership Arrangements in Nigeria
Other Government Agencies Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency
(NIHSA) Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigerian Ports Authority DEVELOPMENT OF INFRSTRUCTURE RELEVANT TO
WIGOS IMPLEMENTATIONIN NIGERIA NiMet OBSERVATION STATIONS -
54 SYNOPTIC STATIONS Map of Nigeria showing the distribution
ofSynoptic Stations UPPER AIR STATIONS AT 8 LOCATIONS
The 3 Types of System DIGICORA SYSTEM GRAWSYSTEM MODEMSYSTEM Some
Infrastructure Development Relevant to WIGOS
6 Doppler Weather Radars procured. Installation completed at two
locations. Automation of Data Collection, Transmission and
Processing
Zonal Data Center Intranet Internet Reliable Automated Data Network
Implementation of WAN for Real Time Data Transmission
Completed facilities On-going facilities Infrastructure development
relevant to WIGOS The project has been completed in 22
stations
E-Met Project The e-Met project was designed for real-time
meteorological data collection, transfer, analysis and forecasting
e-Met Project The project has been completed in 22 stations It is
also used for sending meteorological data from remote weather
observatories to major weather reporting stations using GSM
technology Infrastructure development
BEST PRACTICES; NEW CAPABILITIES Analog Digital Automation Over the
years the manual observation on paper has transformed to semi
automatic where data is read and digitized using a tablet. The
final stage is transformation to complete automation without human
interface Infrastructure development
Thunderstorm / Lightning Detectors Locations: 20 Airport Stations
Infrastructure development
Infrastructure for Calibration of Meteorological Equipment Wind
tunnel at the Calibration Laboratory, Abuja Infrastructure
development
Pressure Chamber Barograph One of the calibrated instruments
Infrastructure development
Radiation Calibration Temperature & Humidity Human Capacity
Building
Doppler Weather Radars Meteorologists and engineers Lightning and
Thunder Detectormaintenance training Low Level Wind AlertSysytem
(LLWAS) Factory training of meteorologists Upper Air Sounding
equipment Observers training on operations and maintenance Marine
meteorological Forecasters course in UK formeteorologists
Integrated Aviation Weather Observation & Display System
Meteorologists/Observers andEngineers/Technicians training
Instrument calibration training forEngineers RegularObservers
Refresher Course on new observation methods Quality Management
System (QMS) for aeronautical meteorology, etc Training for
meteorologists/forecasters, engineers Hydrogen Gas technicians
Training of Technicians for Upper air obsevation Going Forward
Sensitize Partners on WIGOS objectives and opportunities
Encourage improved collaboration and coordination amongst all
stakeholders and Partners Build opportunities and synergies and new
capabilities among Partners Coupling WIGOS to Post-2015 SDG &
National Development Programmes of Individual Countries may be
beneficial in view of funding opportunities SDG No. 13: Take urgent
action to combat climate change and it impact SDG 13 targets
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related
hazards and natural disasters in all countries Integrate climate
change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional
capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction
and early warning Greater attention to documentation FINAL WORD
Focus on beingRELEVANT TO NATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMMES rather
than seeking VISIBILITY. This is the approach we have used in NiMet
and it has yielded significant results in the area of increased
budgetary allocations and confidence of end users in our product
and services. The modest achievements in the Infrastructural
development is outcome of this strategic decision THANK YOU
providing weather, climate and waterinformation for sustainable
development & safety