The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed plans to transform the Ghana Meteorological Agency into an Authority, as part of broader reforms to strengthen climate and weather monitoring nationwide.
He explained that the proposed upgrade is embedded in a legislative review aimed at expanding the agency’s legal and operational mandate, enabling it to respond more effectively to the rising demands of weather forecasting, climate surveillance, and disaster risk management.
According to the Minister, the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, flooding risks, and changing rainfall patterns has made precise forecasting and timely information dissemination to the public more critical than ever.
Sam George made the announcement in Accra during the launch of the 2026 Meteorological Awareness Month and the presentation of the 2026 Seasonal Forecast for Southern Ghana.
“Weather hazards cannot be prevented, but their impact can be significantly reduced through early information, preparedness, and responsible action. One key aspect of this legislative review is to upgrade the Meteorological Agency from an agency to an authority, giving it greater policy power,” he said.
The event attracted policymakers, climate scientists, emergency response agencies, aviation stakeholders, and players in the agriculture and maritime sectors — all of whom rely heavily on accurate weather data for planning and operational safety.
Seasonal outlooks, early warning alerts, and aviation meteorological services provided by the agency remain essential tools for farmers, airlines, shipping operators, and urban planners in mitigating risks and improving decision-making.
