The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the National Council on Climate Change have agreed to strengthen their partnership on climate services, data management, research and national resilience through a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
The decision was announced in a statement by NiMet on Wednesday, following a visit by its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Charles Anosike, to the Director-General of the NCCC Secretariat, Dr Tenioye Majekodunmi, on Tuesday.
Anosike said NiMet, as the custodian of Nigeria’s long-term meteorological records, holds critical atmospheric data needed for analysing climate trends, assessing climate risks and developing reliable climate projections.
He called for increased cooperation between both institutions in areas including climate modelling, early warning systems, standardisation of climate data and joint research.
According to him, stronger collaboration would enable policymakers to access reliable, locally relevant scientific information for effective climate adaptation and mitigation measures.
Anosike also highlighted the importance of accurate climate data in securing international funding for climate-related programmes.
“Quality meteorological and climate data is a prerequisite for accessing international climate finance,” he said.
He added that NiMet and the NCCC could jointly develop funding proposals to support climate resilience initiatives, early warning systems and climate infrastructure across the country.
Responding, Majekodunmi welcomed the NiMet delegation and praised the agency’s contributions to weather information and climate services in Nigeria.
She expressed support for closer cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in strengthening climate action and improving the use of scientific information in policymaking.
The two agencies subsequently agreed to formalise their relationship through an MoU covering climate services, climate data management, research, early warning systems, capacity building and other areas of mutual interest.
The proposed partnership is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s climate governance and improve the country’s ability to protect lives, livelihoods and the environment through timely climate information and evidence-based action.
The collaboration builds on previous efforts by both institutions to promote climate action. In 2024, NiMet and the NCCC had expressed their commitment to closer cooperation, with NiMet stressing the importance of its extensive meteorological and climate records to national adaptation and mitigation efforts.
The weather agency has also continued to establish partnerships with academic institutions, state governments and development organisations to improve climate information and early warning services.
In March 2026, NiMet entered into an agreement with the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to promote climate research, improve local weather observations and advance climate-smart agriculture and food security.
