Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to address climate-related risks affecting Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Speaking at a workshop on Public-Private Partnership for Climate Information Services & Validation of the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) Programme in Abuja, Anosike stressed the need to integrate climate data and adaptation measures into agricultural projects to ensure long-term food security and resilience.
Commendation for Partners
The NiMet DG praised the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for organizing the workshop. He also thanked IFAD’s Country Director, Mrs. Dede Ekoue, for supporting NiMet through key projects such as LIFE-ND, VCDP, and SAPZ.
NiMet’s Climate Tools
Highlighting recent achievements, Anosike pointed to the launch of NiMet’s Enhancing National Climate Services (ENACTS) Maproom, an online platform that gives farmers access to:
• Real-time weather forecasts
• Historical climate data
• Tailored advisories for planting and harvesting
He explained that the tool will help farmers make better decisions, improve yields, and build resilience against climate shocks.
“I encourage you all to explore the NiMet Maproom on our website and share your feedback,” he said.
Building Resilience for Farmers
Anosike emphasized that NiMet is working closely with private sector partners to develop Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) for smallholder farmers. These services aim to provide timely and accurate weather information to support better farming practices, safeguard livelihoods, and protect against the impacts of climate change.
“With stronger partnerships, we can deliver the right climate information to farmers when they need it most,” he added.