The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has expanded its internationally certified aviation weather operations to eight airports following the award of ISO 9001:2015 certification for services at Yola, Osubi and Owerri.
The certification strengthens the quality-assurance framework underpinning meteorological information supplied to airlines and other aviation operators, with the agency seeking to align its services with international safety and operational standards.
The newly certified locations are Modibbo Adama International Airport, Yola; Osubi Airport, Delta State; and Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri.
NiMet said the certification covers its aeronautical meteorological products and services at the three airports and followed an independent assessment conducted by Certech Inc., Canada, between July 20 and 23, 2026.
The assessment evaluated NiMet’s aviation weather services against the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, an international quality-management standard, and found them compliant with the prescribed requirements.
Certification widens aviation safety coverage
With the latest additions, NiMet now has ISO 9001:2015 certification covering aviation meteorological services at eight airports across Nigeria.
The agency had previously secured certification for its services at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu; and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
The wider certification footprint is significant for an aviation industry in which accurate and timely weather information supports decisions on flight planning, aircraft operations and passenger safety.
Airlines and other aviation operators depend on aeronautical meteorological information to assess weather conditions that could affect take-off, landing, routing and other aspects of flight operations.
The certification therefore provides an additional quality-control layer around the information supplied by NiMet to aviation stakeholders.
Three-year certification puts NiMet under continuous scrutiny
The certification is valid for three years, but NiMet will be subject to annual surveillance and maintenance audits during the period.
The next full recertification exercise is scheduled for 2029, meaning the agency will have to maintain the quality-management systems and operational processes that secured the latest certification.
The approach moves the certification beyond a one-off compliance exercise and places greater emphasis on continuous improvement and sustained adherence to international standards.
NiMet said the latest achievement followed efforts by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the agency’s management to strengthen compliance with aviation safety requirements and support Nigeria’s performance under international aviation and meteorological frameworks.
Push for stronger international ratings
The certification also forms part of Nigeria’s broader effort to improve compliance with standards set by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Charles Anosike, director-general and chief executive officer of NiMet, have been driving efforts to strengthen operational compliance and quality standards across the agency.
Anosike said the certification reflected the work of NiMet’s Quality Management System team, led by Rotimi Adenubi.
“Our Quality Management System team led by Rotimi Adenubi have been working round the clock to achieve this feat,” Anosike said.
He added that the agency would continue to improve operational standards across its locations.
