WMO Regional Director Commends Ghana’s Progress In Meteorological Services

Dr. Agnes Kijazi, Director of the Regional Office for Africa at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), met with the management of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) during her recent visit to Ghana. The meeting underscored Ghana’s advancing role in meteorological development across the region.

Dr. Kijazi commended GMet for its notable progress in the delivery of weather and climate services, highlighting the Agency’s achievements in cost recovery as a model for other National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs). She described this recognition as a significant milestone in strengthening Ghana’s early warning systems and enhancing resilience to climate-related risks.

Emphasizing the vital role of NMHSs, Dr. Kijazi encouraged GMet to continue serving as the authoritative voice on hydrometeorological warnings in the country. She also urged the Agency to prioritize the improvement of observational infrastructure in its annual budgeting process. This, she noted, would help address data gaps, strengthen the national observing network, and support the harmonization of meteorological data.

In response, Dr. Eric Asuman, Director-General of GMet and Permanent Representative of Ghana with WMO, reaffirmed the government’s commitment through the supervising Ministry to supporting GMet in fulfilling its core mandate effectively. He thanks the WMO Director for her visit and WMO continue support for the Agency.

As part of her visit, Dr. Kijazi toured the Agency’s Calibration Laboratory, which plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of instruments used in field operations.

Her engagement with GMet reflects a shared commitment to enhancing national meteorological capabilities and building resilience to climate change impacts through improved early warning systems and technical capacity.

©️GMet Communications