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By Margaret Ebeshi
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is set to transform urban climate monitoring across the country with the deployment of new Internet of Things (IoT)-powered, LoRaWAN-enabled weather stations.
The cutting-edge technology, donated through a collaboration between Barani Design Technologies and the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), is expected to significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of real-time weather data collection in Nigeria’s urban areas.
Speaking at the official handover ceremony, the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike represented by the Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Engr. Hamid Abdulkareem described the initiative as both strategic and innovative within the country’s weather forecasting value chain.
“This initiative marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing accurate and timely weather information. These advanced weather stations will be instrumental in helping us achieve our targets,” he said.
The DG noted that the donation complements the 25 Barani Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) currently operational within NiMet’s network.
He further revealed that a total of 59 compact automatic weather stations, including Barani products, are being reactivated to improve observation density and forecasting capabilities nationwide.
The DG NiMet also emphasised the importance of sustainability and local capacity development, urging Barani and WASCAL to ensure continuous technical training and prompt communication with NiMet’s technical team for seamless data integration and maintenance.
Enhancing data accuracy
Meanwhile, the CEO of Barani Design Technologies, Mr. Jan Barani said the new generation of smart, energy-efficient weather stations was developed to enhance data accuracy, reliability, and compatibility with emerging smart city systems.
“This breakthrough is designed to make weather monitoring systems more efficient in urban environments where traditional stations often struggle with inconsistent readings and relocation challenges,” Barani explained.
The IoT-based design minimizes power consumption and leverages modern wireless technologies to ensure continuous data transmission, even in challenging conditions.
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Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Data Management Department at WASCAL, Mr. Diallo Abdulaziz reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s meteorological infrastructure through improved power and connectivity solutions.
The newly installed weather stations conform to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards, ensuring that data collected meets global benchmarks for accuracy and comparability, a development expected to bolster NiMet’s forecasting precision and climate resilience planning.
With this advancement, NiMet continues to position Nigeria as a leader in modern meteorological innovation in West Africa, improving disaster preparedness, environmental planning, and climate adaptation efforts across the nation.