By Ada Nkong
In fulfillment of its statutory mandate, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has produced the draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and convened a Stakeholders’ Meeting to validate the document and enrich sector-specific advisories through co-creation and co-production.
A statement made available to our correspondent says the meeting brought together stakeholders from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Environment, aviation, agriculture, water resources, disaster risk management, health, humanitarian response, and other allied sectors, providing a collaborative platform to refine the 2026 climate outlook and ensure its relevance, usability, and impact.
In his opening remarks, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, underscored the strategic importance of the SCP to national development.He said the seasonal Climate Prediction is not just a scientific exercise but a vital tool for decision-making across a wide spectrum of sectors.
Professor Anosike further noted that climate variability and extreme weather events demand collective action, stressing that collaboration is key to translating climate information into practical solutions that protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
He emphasized that stakeholder engagement remains central to NiMet’s approach to climate services delivery.
On his part, the WMO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Roland Abah, commended NiMet for aligning its SCP process with global best practices, particularly its strong emphasis on user engagement and co-production.
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