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 Nigeria’s Approach to WIGOS Implementation NiMet’s 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 an integration 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 climate change. Timely provision of relevant data and early warning reduces vulnerability. etc.

Global Distribution of Climate Change Vulnerability Index [Source: http://venturesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/climate_change_vulnerability_index_2015_image.jpg ]

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: 923,768 km² Population : 173.6 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

NiMet’s 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 17025 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 IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

NiMet OBSERVATION STATIONS - 54 SYNOPTIC STATIONS Map of Nigeria showing the distribution of Synoptic Stations

UPPER AIR STATIONS AT 8 LOCATIONS The 3 Types of System DIGICORA SYSTEM GRAW SYSTEM MODEM SYSTEM

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 Detector maintenance training Low Level Wind Alert Sysytem (LLWAS) Factory training of meteorologists Upper Air Sounding equipment Observers training on operations and maintenance Marine meteorological Forecasters course in UK for meteorologists Integrated Aviation Weather Observation & Display System Meteorologists/Observers and Engineers/Technicians training Instrument calibration training for Engineers 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 being‘RELEVANT 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

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