The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and AKADEMIYA2063 have agreed to collaborate on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to enhance climate monitoring and food security.
This development followed a courtesy visit by Dr. Debisi Araba, Managing Director of AKADEMIYA2063, to Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General/CEO of NiMet.
During the visit, Anosike emphasised NiMet’s commitment to strengthening weather and climate services for national development. “NiMet’s priority is to enhance its operations through cutting-edge technologies like AI and big data 0”, he said. He noted that the agency already has staff with expertise in AI and machine learning who have developed models for data collection, analysis, and forecasting.
Araba outlined AKADEMIYA2063’s mission to boost Africa’s capacity for climate resilience and food security. “Our focus is on building knowledge infrastructure, improving analytics, and translating research into actionable policies that drive real impact”, he explained.
He identified current challenges across the continent, including inadequate agricultural data, limited analytical capacity, weak research-to-policy linkages, and insufficient monitoring systems.
Both leaders agreed on the need for stronger collaboration to advance climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa. They recognised the complementary strengths of their organisations, with NiMet bringing meteorological expertise and timely weather information, while AKADEMIYA2063 supports data-driven agricultural policy and climate adaptation strategies.
The two organisations have committed to establishing a joint technical working group, developing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), and scheduling follow-up engagements to operationalise selected initiatives for the benefit of society and the environment.
This partnership marks a significant step towards harnessing the power of AI and big data analytics to drive sustainable development in Africa.