The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have called for increased private-sector investment in weather observation and forecasting infrastructure, saying government funding alone is insufficient to meet the growing demand for reliable weather and climate services. They made the call at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Alliance for Hydromet Development in Lagos, where stakeholders emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among governments, private investors, financial institutions and development partners to improve early warning systems and strengthen climate resilience. Keyamo said the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, climate change and water-related hazards required coordinated action across sectors, adding that accurate weather information is essential for public safety, economic development and aviation operations. Represented at the event by his Special Adviser on the Blue Economy, Oluwadamola Emmanuel, Sanwo-Olu said weather, water and climate services should be regarded as critical investments in economic development rather than merely environmental concerns. He noted that Lagos remained vulnerable to flooding and intense rainfall, making reliable forecasts, effective infrastructure and proactive planning necessary to protect lives, businesses and public assets. Sanwo-Olu added that investment should cover not only weather stations, radar and forecasting systems but also maintenance, skilled personnel and long-term operational sustainability.