NiMet Unveils Centralized Data Services to Boost Aviation Safety in Nigeria
Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has achieved a landmark technological advancement with the launch of a centralized Secure Aviation Data Information Service (SADIS) API platform, setting a new standard for aviation weather services in Africa.
This pioneering upgrade enhances aviation safety, operational efficiency, and aligns Nigeria’s meteorological services with global technology standards.
Operated under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by the UK Met Office, the new SADIS API replaces the outdated FTP system with a modern, System-Wide Information Management (SWIM)-compliant platform.
This upgrade delivers real-time, high-resolution meteorological data, enabling faster and more secure access for Nigerian aviation stakeholders to vital forecasts, charts, and observations essential for safe and cost-effective flight operations.
Professor Charles Anosike, Director-General/CEO of NiMet, praised the team behind this achievement, emphasizing its significance: “This innovation is a testament to NiMet’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to advance aviation safety and operational efficiency, fully compliant with ICAO and WMO standards. The SADIS platform marks a critical step in modernizing Nigeria’s aviation meteorological services.”
The comprehensive datasets now available include World Area Forecast System (WAFS) gridded data on icing, turbulence, and convective activity, Significant Weather (SIGWX) features such as volcanic ash and tropical cyclones, and crucial Operational Meteorological (OPMET) reports, including METAR, TAF, and SPECI.
With this implementation, Nigeria leads the continent in adopting advanced SADIS technology, empowering pilots, forecasters, and aviation operators to access timely, accurate weather data, thereby enhancing safety, reducing costs, and fostering a competitive aviation sector nationwide.
