Section 10: Functions of the Directorate.

The Agency shall have-(a) Weather Forecasting Services Directorate for the services-
(i) the collation, supply and archiving of climatological data in general,
(ii) daily provision of climatological data including weather forecasts, actual weather and weather trends to incoming and out-going aircraft at all airports,
(iii) daily provision of climatological data including weather forecasts, warnings and advice to the general public through radio, television and general mass media,
(iv) provision of basic and specific weather information and other climatological data needed for commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes, including purposes of private and public agencies and individuals whose respective business are affected by climatological variations; and
(v) the formulations and implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines as are specifically related to climatology.
(b) Applied Meteorological Services Directorate for the services-
(i) the formulation and implementation of meteorological policies, regulations and guidelines as are related specifically to the fields of Hydro-meteorology, Agro-meteorology and Marine Meteorology,
(ii) the provision of such services as are related to or connected with any or all of the three meteorological fields listed in sub-paragraph (i) of this paragraph;
(iii) the dissemination of meteorological data as may specifically be related to or connected with any or all of the meteorological fields listed in sub-paragraph (i) of this paragraph; and
(iv) the execution of such other meteorological duties or services as the Board may from time to time specify.
(c) Meteorological Research and Training Directorate for the services-
(i) the conduct of standard and consistent meteorological research,
(ii) the training of all classes of meteorologists,
(iii) the provision of regular training for all categories of Agency staff,
(iv) the provision of consultancy services in the field of meteorology,
(v) the execution and satisfaction of the research and training requirements of the Agency in general, and
(vi) the conduct of such other research or training activities as the Board may from time to time direct.
(d) Engineering and Technical Services Directorate for the services-
(i) the provision of Building and Civil Engineering Services,
(ii) the provision of Mechanical Engineering Services,
(iii) the provision of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Services,
(iv) the provision, development and maintenance of information and communication technology infrastructure and services,
(v) instruments design, fabrication and calibration,
(vi) the provision of consultancy services specifically related to or connected
with meteorological engineering, and
(vii) the general maintenance of moveable and immoveable assets of the Agency.
(e) Finance and Accounts Directorate for the services-
(i) funds generation and management;
(ii) the filing of appropriate financial returns with relevant government authorities,
(iii) the preparation and submission of financial statements and reports;
(iv) the provision of financial advice to management as appropriate,
(v) the disbursement of funds for capital and recurrent expenditure of the Agency, and
(vi) the preparation of budget and the keeping of the Agency accounts.
(f) Administration Directorate for the services-
(i) the appointment, promotion, supervision and discipline of staff of the Agency,
(ii) Staff welfare,
(iii) the supply of stationery, household and office equipment and materials, and
(iv) the maintenance of the inventory of Agency assets, equipment and materials.