Nigeria and Singapore have opened talks on deploying Artificial Intelligence driven weather technologies to strengthen aviation safety, forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency, as both countries deepen cooperation in meteorological research.
The discussions took place during a meeting between the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Professor Charles Anosike, and KOH LI-NA, Director-General of the Meteorological Service Singapore, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore.
The engagement focused largely on how emerging AI tools can be integrated into weather forecasting operations to deliver faster and more precise meteorological information, particularly for the aviation sector where real-time weather intelligence remains critical to safety and flight operations.
Both meteorological agencies, which are ISO-certified for aviation weather services, examined opportunities for joint aviation research and the development of provider-user solutions that directly respond to the needs of airlines, airports and air navigation service providers.
The meeting highlighted similarities between Nigeria and Singapore as tropical countries whose weather systems significantly influence aviation activities, prompting discussions on collaborative approaches to forecasting, climate monitoring and operational meteorology.
Anosike and KOH LI-NA also explored strategies for improving workforce productivity through AI deployment, strengthening quality management systems, and developing sustainable cost-recovery and legal frameworks for meteorological services.
The partnership discussions are expected to support improved weather intelligence for sectors such as agriculture, marine transportation, healthcare and disaster management, where accurate forecasts are increasingly vital for economic planning and risk mitigation.
As members of the World Meteorological Organization, both Nigeria and Singapore reaffirmed the need for stronger international cooperation in meteorology to enhance early warning systems, deepen technical capacity and improve climate resilience across regions.
Nigeria currently hosts the WMO Office for North, Central and West Africa, while Singapore hosts the organisation’s Regional Office for Asia and the South-West Pacific.
