Our programmes

Meteorology that reaches classrooms and communities

From mentoring the next generation of forecasters to certifying the professionals who serve today, our programmes put weather and climate science to work for Nigeria.

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Education

Project Catch Young Meteorologists (ProCYM)

Sensitising, introducing and nurturing Nigerian secondary school students in science — especially the atmospheric physics of meteorology.

ProCYM brings practising meteorologists into government and private secondary schools to mentor students, run hands-on science activities and open their eyes to careers in weather and climate. Every outreach is designed by a team of practising scientists and educators with one purpose in mind: to combine fun and fascination with quality learning.

School visits and mentoring by practising meteorologists
Hands-on activities with weather instruments
Career guidance into meteorology and the physical sciences
Climate literacy and Green Earth tree planting

Sponsor a school visit

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Public awareness

Project Weather and Me (ProWAM)

A public sensitisation programme on how our health, businesses and daily lives depend on weather information.

Without accurate weather information, decisions about planting, travel, events and business operations become risky — and can lead to substantial losses. ProWAM helps people understand forecasts and warnings, and take the right action to protect their health, property and livelihoods.

Community, market and media campaigns
Understanding forecasts, alerts and seasonal outlooks
Weather, health and safety guidance
Climate-smart decisions for farmers and businesses

Bring ProWAM to your community

Professional standards

AMPON Certification

A rigorous, globally respected benchmark for excellence in meteorological practice in Nigeria.

Our certification programme serves the public’s need to identify broadcast and consulting meteorologists who communicate complex weather, water and climate information with competence — as well as educators raising scientific literacy. It assesses skills, knowledge and experience, giving professionals a recognised pathway to demonstrate competence, and AMPON advocates for fair remuneration of certified professionals across all sectors.

Assessment of skills, knowledge and experience
Recognition for broadcast, consulting and operational meteorologists
Membership certificates for registered members
Advocacy for fair remuneration of WMO-certified staff

Apply for your certificate

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Community

AMPON Charity

Taking action for the common good — and putting smiles on people’s faces.

AMPON Charity leverages the numerical weight and geographical reach of our membership to support communities in need, from social outreach and community development to relief for those affected by extreme weather.

Community development and social outreach
Support for communities affected by floods and extreme weather
Green Earth planting and clean-up days
Member-led volunteering in every zone

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Continuous development

Training, awards and recognition

Training & CPD

Workshops, conferences, capacity-building sessions and online courses on emerging trends and innovations in meteorology.

Awards & honours

Celebrating the men, women, students and teams whose work has advanced meteorology and atmospheric science in Nigeria. Members and friends are invited to nominate deserving colleagues.

Research & publication

Supporting members on their journey of articles, research, journals and publications, in line with the AMPON Constitution.

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Every programme can scale with the right partner. Sponsor a school visit, a campaign, a training course or an award.

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