GMet Hosts ECOWAS, AGRHYMET and WMO Delegation to Advance Regional Climate Center for West Africa and Sahel
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) hosted a high-level delegation from ECOWAS, AGRHYMET Regional Center, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as part of efforts to advance the operationalization of the Regional Climate Center (RCC) for West Africa and the Sahel.
The engagement brought together key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and ensure that regional climate services are effectively aligned with national priorities. Discussions centered on improving meteorological data collection systems, identifying capacity gaps, and enhancing the delivery of climate information across the region.
Welcoming the delegation, the Director-General of GMet, Dr. Eric Asuman, expressed the agency’s appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed GMet’s commitment to working closely with regional and international partners toward the successful operationalization of the RCC.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Dayo Guiguigbaza-Kossigan, Director General of AGRHYMET, highlighted the center’s extensive collaborations with institutions across Africa. He noted that AGRHYMET’s work focuses on seasonal forecasting, climate monitoring, capacity building, and data services. He added that such engagements are important in formalizing partnerships with institutions like GMet to ensure that their services are fully aligned with national needs.
The discussions also addressed an assessment of meteorological data collection systems, capacity gaps, and a presentation on AGRHYMET RCC meteorological data requirements, all aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving service delivery.
The delegation included Mr. Bernard Edward Gomez, WMO Representative for North, Central, and West Africa; Dr. Raoul Kouame of the ECOWAS Commission; Dr. Abdou Ali, Head of the Climate, Water and Meteorology Department at AGRHYMET; Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, Technical Assistant; and Dr. Alhassane Agoli, Head of the Scientific Evaluation Unit and Coordinator of FERP Component 1 at AGRHYMET in Niamey, Niger.
As part of the visit, the delegation toured the agency, visiting the new GMet CAFO operational building and other offices to familiarize themselves with its facilities and operations.
The visit marks a significant step in regional cooperation on climate services, reinforcing the shared commitment of GMet, ECOWAS, AGRHYMET, and WMO to building a more coordinated and effective climate information system for West Africa and the Sahel.
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