The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has secured the international standard organisation’s quality certification, (ISO) 9001:2015, reinforcing its credibility in safety and disaster preparedness.
The certification, a global benchmark for quality, competence and continuous improvement, affirms the agency’s commitment to maintaining a robust quality management system that consistently stakeholder meets expectations.
A quality, safety and environmental consulting service, Gibson Safety Consult, together with an international certification group in the UK, conducted the necessary checks and inspections of the agency, in compliance with international standards,
Significance
Benefits across various sectors, including aviation, agriculture, disaster management and policymaking.
Airlines, farmers and emergency response agencies can now rely on GMet’s meteorological data and forecasts with greater confidence and in line with international standards.
Additionally, the structured quality system enables proactive risk management and improved safety in weather-related decision-making.
The Director-General of GMet, Eric Asuman, described the certification as a testament to the agency’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality meteorological services.
“It reflects our collective effort to maintain excellence, transparency and trust for all stakeholders, including aviation partners, government agencies, private sector clients and the general public.
“This certification is not just a piece of paper, it represents our promise to deliver.
The ISO certification brings significant benefits across various sectors, including aviation, agriculture, disaster management and policymaking.
