The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that plans are in progress to upgrade the Ghana Meteorological Agency to an authority.
He stated that this upgrade is part of comprehensive reforms designed to strengthen the nation’s climate and weather monitoring systems.
The proposed change, he noted, aims to broaden the institution’s legal mandate and operational scope, enabling it to more effectively address the growing demands for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness in Ghana.
He explained that extreme weather events, flood risks, and changing rainfall patterns have made accurate forecasting and timely public communication more crucial than ever.
Samuel Nartey 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. And one of the key things that we are doing in this legislative review is to actually upgrade the mandate of the Meteorological Agency from being an agency to an authority to give them more policy power.”
The event brought together policymakers, climate experts, emergency response institutions, aviation stakeholders, and representatives from the agriculture and maritime sectors, all of whom rely heavily on weather data for planning and safety.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
