The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) today convened a multi-sectoral stakeholders’ meeting to validate its draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and strengthen sector-specific climate advisories through a co-creation and co-production approach.
The meeting, held in line with NiMet’s statutory mandate, brought together representatives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Environment, aviation, agriculture, water resources, disaster risk management, health, humanitarian response organisations, and other allied sectors. Participants reviewed the draft outlook to ensure it is relevant, actionable, and responsive to national development needs.
Declaring the meeting open, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, described the Seasonal Climate Prediction as a critical tool for informed decision-making across multiple sectors.
He noted that the SCP supports planning in areas such as aviation safety, agriculture, water resources management, disaster risk reduction, health services, transportation, construction, and infrastructure development.
Professor Anosike emphasised that stakeholder engagement is central to NiMet’s climate services delivery, stressing that feedback from users helps ensure climate information is both scientifically sound and tailored to real-world needs.
He also highlighted the growing risks posed by climate variability and extreme weather events, underscoring the importance of collaboration in translating climate data into practical actions that protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
The WMO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Roland Abah, commended NiMet for aligning its SCP process with international best practices, particularly its emphasis on user engagement and co-production of climate services. He described the SCP as a credible decision-support product that contributes to strengthening climate resilience across sectors.
From the humanitarian sector, Mr. Babatunde Ojei, Country Director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), said NiMet’s seasonal forecasts have significantly improved humanitarian planning, early action, and anticipatory response, especially in climate-vulnerable communities.
Similarly, Hajiya Maimuna Lawal, Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), said NiMet’s climate information has become increasingly farmer-friendly and practical, helping smallholder farmers—particularly women—make informed planting decisions, reduce losses, and improve livelihoods.
Representing the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mr. Jonah D. Barde praised NiMet’s consistency in delivering timely and reliable climate information that supports national environmental policies and climate action initiatives. He also highlighted NiMet’s transition to digital climate services, noting that it improves data accessibility, transparency, and efficiency.
According to him, NiMet’s digital innovations are also contributing to Nigeria’s emerging climate finance architecture, including efforts to strengthen the country’s carbon credit potential through improved climate data and monitoring systems.
The stakeholders’ meeting reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to delivering inclusive, actionable, and sector-responsive climate services, while deepening partnerships at national and international levels.
Technical inputs from participating institutions are expected to further refine the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, reinforcing its role as a key planning and risk-reduction tool for sustainable development in Nigeria and the wider region.
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