Standards & certification
A rigorous certification pathway that recognises competence and builds public trust in Nigerian meteorologists.
Climate action · Green Earth · Professional excellence
Weather & climate expertise for a safer, greener Nigeria.
The Association of Meteorological Professionals of Nigeria unites the scientists who watch our skies — turning weather and climate knowledge into protection for lives, livelihoods and the land we share.
- Members
- 359+Registered professionals
- Organisations
- 10+Employer organisations
- Zones
- 6Geopolitical zones represented
- Founded
- 2018Founded · CAC registered 2019
Who we are
The professional voice of Nigeria’s meteorologists
From airport forecast offices to farms, ports, oil fields and military bases, AMPON members are the people who read the atmosphere so the rest of Nigeria can plan, travel, grow and stay safe.
We exist to give the meteorological profession the recognition it deserves, to uphold the highest standards of practice, and to put the full weight of our nationwide membership behind a resilient, climate-ready Nigeria.
- Professional standards — certification and continuous development aligned with WMO best practice.
- A coherent national voice — advising employers and government on policy and its implementation.
- Science for society — public awareness, school mentoring and community action on climate.
Headquartered in KanoNiMet Complex, Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport
Why it matters
Every hour of warning is lives and livelihoods saved
Climate change is a weather story first. Floods, droughts and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more severe across Nigeria. Investing in the people who forecast them is one of the highest-return climate investments a nation can make.
600+
lives lost and more than 1.3 million people displaced in Nigeria’s 2022 floods.
Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs / UNICEF, 2022
30%
less damage when communities receive just 24 hours’ warning of a storm or heatwave.
Global Commission on Adaptation, 2019
9×
return: early warning systems deliver up to nine times their cost in benefits.
World Meteorological Organization
2060
Nigeria’s net-zero commitment — a transition that runs on accurate climate data.
Nigeria Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy
What we do
Six ways we advance meteorology for Nigeria
Guided by our constitution and powered by members in every region, our work spans the profession, policy and the public.
Climate resilience
Championing early warnings, climate literacy and green action so communities can prepare for a changing climate.
Advocacy & policy
Using the numerical weight and reach of our membership to advise employers and government on sound meteorological policy.
Education & mentoring
Inspiring the next generation through Project Catch Young Meteorologists in secondary schools nationwide.
Events & networking
Summits, conventions and workshops where professionals exchange ideas and share best practice.
Member welfare & community
Protecting members’ rights and welfare, and reaching out to communities through AMPON Charity.
Climate action & Green Earth
Meteorologists see climate change first
Our members record the longer dry spells in the north, the heavier downpours in the south and the creeping heat in our cities. We turn that evidence into action.
- Early warnings that reach the last mile — in support of the UN’s Early Warnings for All goal.
- Climate literacy in every school — so young Nigerians grow up climate-aware.
- Green Earth action — tree planting, land restoration and clean-energy advocacy.
- Science for policy — evidence that supports Nigeria’s path to net zero.
Green EarthRestoring the land that shapes our weather
Flagship programmes
Science that reaches people
Our programmes take meteorology out of the forecast office and into classrooms, markets and communities across Nigeria.
ProCYMProject Catch Young Meteorologists
Mentoring secondary school students in atmospheric science and sparking the careers of tomorrow’s forecasters.
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ProWAMProject Weather and Me
A public awareness campaign on how weather information protects health, businesses, harvests and travel.
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CertificationAMPON Certification
A benchmark of excellence for broadcast, consulting and operational meteorologists and educators.
Learn moreWhere our members serve
One profession, every sector
- Aviation
- Agriculture
- Marine & Ports
- Oil & Gas
- Telecommunications
- Defence
- Water Resources
- Research & Academia
- Disaster Management
- Renewable Energy
- Sports
- Media & Broadcast
Partner & invest
Put your support where it multiplies
Companies, development partners, foundations and agencies partner with AMPON to reach a nationwide network of weather and climate experts — and to fund resilience that shows up in the data.
Programme sponsorship
Fund ProCYM school visits, ProWAM campaigns or climate-literacy outreach in a state of your choice.
Climate resilience projects
Back school and community weather stations, early-warning outreach and Green Earth restoration.
Events & convention
Sponsor our national convention, summits and awards — and meet the profession face to face.
Research & expertise
Collaborate with practising meteorologists on climate risk, data and sector-specific advisories.
Latest from AMPON
News & events
Announcements, climate insight and dates for the diary. All news · All events
Affiliations
Connected across Nigeria and the world
Our affiliations with agencies and professional bodies in aviation, defence and atmospheric science connect members to knowledge, training and opportunity.
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
The federal agency that advises government on meteorology and issues the weather and climate forecasts Nigeria depends on.
Nigerian Air Force
The air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces, where many AMPON members deliver operational weather support.
American Meteorological Society
The premier scientific and professional society for the atmospheric, oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association
The professional body of Nigeria’s air traffic controllers — our closest partners in aviation safety.
Join Nigeria’s community of weather & climate professionals
Professional, associate, student and corporate memberships are open to everyone who shares our commitment to meteorology and a resilient Nigeria.