By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have met to deepen collaboration on climate services, data management, early warning systems and national climate resilience initiatives.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the NCCC, where he was received by the Director-General of the Secretariat, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi.
Anosike said NiMet, as the custodian of Nigeria’s long-term meteorological records, provides the baseline atmospheric data required for climate trend analysis, climate risk assessment and the development of reliable climate projections.
He stressed the need for closer cooperation between both institutions to co-develop climate projections, strengthen early warning systems, standardise climate data and conduct joint research to support evidence-based climate policies and informed decision-making.
According to him, enhanced collaboration would provide policymakers with localised, science-based information needed to implement effective climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, while improving the downscaling of global climate projections into practical advisories for communities and climate-sensitive sectors.
The NiMet DG also emphasised the importance of quality meteorological and climate data in accessing international climate finance.
He noted that both institutions could explore joint funding proposals to support climate resilience, early warning systems and climate infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to respond to the impacts of climate change.
Responding, the NCCC Director-General, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, welcomed Anosike and his delegation, commending NiMet for its contributions to weather information and climate services in Nigeria.
She expressed strong support for closer institutional collaboration between both agencies.
As part of efforts to formalise the partnership, NiMet and the NCCC agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustained cooperation in climate services, climate data management, research, early warning systems, capacity development and other areas of mutual interest.
The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing national climate policy, strengthening institutional collaboration and protecting lives, livelihoods and the environment through improved climate services and evidence-based climate action.
