By Amoako Kwame
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed the government’s plans to upgrade the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) into an authority as part of broader amendments aimed at strengthening the country’s climate and weather monitoring systems.
The Minister said the proposed change is intended to expand the institution’s legal mandate and operational scope so it can better respond to the increasing demands placed on weather forecasting, climate monitoring and disaster preparedness in Ghana.
Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the 2026 Meteorological Awareness Month launch, the legislator, who doubles as Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, indicated that preparations to upgrade the agency are underway.
“The Ministry is currently working on 15 pieces of legislation. We are currently before Cabinet, and we believe things will go as planned. In the review, we are not just upgrading GMET to an authority; we are expanding the scope of its services beyond the aviation sector to include the maritime sector, the oil sector, engineering and building,” he said.
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.
GMET’s seasonal forecasts, early warning bulletins and aviation weather services are considered essential tools for farmers, airlines, shipping operators and urban planners.
In October 2025, legislator Sulemana Adama, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Information and Communication, expressed concerns about the state of equipment at the agency, describing it as outdated and calling for the digitisation of its systems.
