Advance the science
Promote the advancement of meteorology and related sciences in Nigeria.
About AMPON
Recognition for a profession that keeps Nigeria safe
AMPON gives meteorology the recognition it deserves in every sector of national life — and safeguards the interests of the professionals who practise it.
Our purpose
To advance professional ideas in meteorology — and put them to work
The purpose of the Association is to advance professional ideas in the field of meteorology and to promote the development, exchange and application of meteorological knowledge.
We address the needs, wishes and priorities of our members while providing informed advice that shapes those priorities in the direction of advancing meteorology as a whole. AMPON functions as an effective and efficient member association — with clear governance, strong communication to and from members, and a proficient, dedicated team.
“We have competent hands, we have the certifications; we are willing; and most importantly, we are ready.”
Our objectives
What the Association stands for
Set out in Article II of the AMPON Constitution, adopted on Saturday, 9 February 2019.
Connect professionals
Facilitate communication and collaboration among meteorological professionals.
Educate & train
Foster education and training in the meteorological sciences.
Protect members
Advocate for the interests, rights and welfare of meteorological professionals.
Raise awareness
Promote public awareness of meteorology and its importance to society.
Collaborate globally
Work with national and international meteorological organisations.
Research & systems
Provide a medium for members to contribute through research and systems.
Advise employers
Advise employers of meteorological professionals on standards and best practice.
Shape policy
Advise on the implementation of government policy in meteorology.
Our strength
Power in numbers
AMPON draws its strength from its members. Our size and nationwide presence let us speak with authority, credibility and unity on the issues that affect meteorological professionals and the wider society. As our numbers grow, so does our impact.
354
Professional members
3
Associate members
2
Corporate members
10
Employer organisations
Our history
From a shared vision to a national body
AMPON was established in 2018 by meteorological experts who saw the need for a unified platform for collaboration, professional development and knowledge exchange.
Our founding members — Ogunjobi O. Temitope, Akubo Ben, Suleiman Musa, Banki Jonathan, Isa Ngoba and the late Itaketo Ubong of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) — laid the foundation on which the Association stands today.
Today our members serve in aviation, agriculture, the military, oil and gas, research, the environment and other climate-related industries, and AMPON is recognised as one of the most influential professional associations in Nigeria.
- 2018
AMPON is founded
A group of visionary meteorologists establishes a unified home for the profession.
- 2019
Registered & constituted
Formal registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission; the constitution is adopted on 9 February 2019.
- 2021
A truly national structure
A volunteer committee representing all six geopolitical zones strengthens the Association’s organisation.
- 2023
Interim Executive Council
An Interim Executive Council is elected to lead AMPON towards its first national election, and the Mid-Year Meteorological Summit & Award is held in Abuja.
- Next
Certification & climate leadership
A globally respected certification programme, fair remuneration for certified professionals, and a stronger national voice on climate.
Leadership
The Interim Executive Council
Elected in 2023 to guide the Association and prepare for its first national election to establish substantive leadership. Governance is overseen by a Board of Trustees under the AMPON Constitution.
Ridwan Bashir
National President
Ogunjobi O. Temitope
Secretary General
Akpoke Victor
Deputy Secretary General
Isah Abdullahi
National Treasurer
Fasasi Jide Mutiu
Deputy National Treasurer
Gandi Tijjani Ibrahim
Public Relations Officer
Daniel Zecharia
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Affiliations
Influence that reaches beyond our membership
Through affiliations in aviation, climate science, environmental management, disaster risk reduction, education and research, AMPON creates pathways for knowledge exchange, professional training and policy engagement.
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.
Help us build the future of Nigerian meteorology
Whether you are a meteorologist, a student, an employer or a partner, there is a place for you in AMPON.