NIMET, NCCC TO SIGN MOU ON CLIMATE SERVICES, DATA MANAGEMENT
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By; Sunmola Ganiyat
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on climate services, climate data management and national climate resilience through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by NiMet on Wednesday following a courtesy visit by the agency’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, to the Director-General of the NCCC Secretariat, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi.
During the meeting, Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s role as the custodian of Nigeria’s long-term meteorological records, providing the baseline atmospheric data required for climate trend analysis, climate risk assessment and reliable climate projections.
He called for closer collaboration between both institutions in co-developing climate projections, strengthening early warning systems, standardising climate data and conducting joint research to support evidence-based climate policies and informed decision-making.
According to the statement, enhanced cooperation would provide policymakers with localised, science-based information needed to implement effective climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, while improving the translation of global climate projections into practical advisories for communities and climate-sensitive sectors.
Anosike also noted that high-quality meteorological and climate data are essential for Nigeria to access international climate finance.
“Quality meteorological and climate data is a prerequisite for accessing international climate finance,” he said, adding that both organisations could jointly pursue funding opportunities to support climate resilience, early warning systems and climate infrastructure projects.
Responding, Majekodunmi commended NiMet for its contributions to climate services and weather information in Nigeria and expressed support for stronger institutional collaboration.
Both organisations agreed to formalise their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding covering climate services, climate data management, climate research, early warning systems, capacity development and other areas of mutual interest.
The statement said the visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of NiMet and the NCCC to advancing Nigeria’s climate policy, strengthening institutional cooperation and protecting lives, livelihoods and the environment through improved climate services and evidence-based climate action.
The renewed partnership builds on previous collaborations between the two agencies. In August 2024, NiMet and the NCCC agreed to deepen cooperation on climate action, with the weather agency highlighting its role as custodian of more than 100 years of meteorological and climate data for climate adaptation, mitigation and the implementation of the United Nations’ Early Warnings for All initiative.
In recent months, NiMet has also expanded partnerships with universities, state governments and development organisations to improve climate services, weather data dissemination and early warning systems.
In March 2026, the agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to strengthen climate research, enhance localised weather observations and promote climate-smart agriculture and food security.
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