The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has taken a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience in Nigeria by hosting a stakeholders’ meeting to validate its draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP).
The meeting brought together experts from various sectors, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Environment, aviation, agriculture, water resources, disaster risk management, health, and humanitarian response.
Professor Charles Anosike, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, emphasised the importance of the SCP in national development, noting that it is a vital tool for decision-making across various sectors.
He stressed that stakeholder engagement is central to NiMet’s approach to climate services delivery, ensuring that predictions are not only scientifically robust but also tailored to the real needs of diverse communities and stakeholders.
The World Meteorological Organisation (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. He described NiMet’s SCP as a credible decision-support tool that continues to strengthen climate resilience across sectors.
Other stakeholders, including the International Rescue Committee, Women Farmers Advancement Network, and the Federal Ministry of Environment, praised NiMet for its consistency and reliability in delivering timely and reliable climate information.
They highlighted the impact of NiMet’s SCP on humanitarian planning, early action, and anticipatory response in vulnerable communities, as well as its role in guiding planting decisions and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers.
The meeting reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to delivering climate services that are inclusive, actionable, and responsive to sectoral needs, while strengthening partnerships at national and international levels.
As deliberations continue, stakeholders are expected to contribute technical inputs that will further enhance the 2026 SCP, ensuring it remains a robust tool for planning, risk reduction, and sustainable development in Nigeria and the wider region.