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 programmes through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The planned partnership was announced in a statement released 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. Nkiruka Maduekwe, on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Anosike reaffirmed NiMet’s role as Nigeria’s official repository of long-term meteorological records, noting that the agency provides the atmospheric data required for climate trend monitoring, climate risk evaluation and the development of reliable climate projections.
He emphasised the importance of closer institutional cooperation in developing climate projections, improving early warning systems, harmonising climate data standards and carrying out joint research that would support evidence-based climate policies and informed national decision-making.
According to the statement, Anosike explained that stronger collaboration between the two institutions would enable policymakers to access reliable, science-driven and localised climate information needed to implement effective adaptation and mitigation strategies.
He added that the partnership would also improve the translation of global climate projections into practical advisories tailored to local communities and climate-sensitive sectors of the economy.
Anosike further stressed that credible meteorological and climate information remains a critical requirement for Nigeria to secure international climate funding.
“Quality meteorological and climate data is a prerequisite for accessing international climate finance,” Anosike said.
He noted that both organisations could jointly pursue funding opportunities to support climate resilience programmes, strengthen early warning systems and invest in climate infrastructure capable of improving Nigeria’s preparedness for climate-related challenges.
Responding, the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change welcomed the NiMet delegation and commended the agency for its continued contributions to weather forecasting and climate services across the country.
She expressed the council’s readiness to deepen collaboration with NiMet in advancing Nigeria’s climate agenda.
According to the statement, 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 shared responsibility.
The statement added that the visit reaffirmed the commitment of both institutions to strengthening climate governance in Nigeria through coordinated action, scientific collaboration and evidence-based policy development.
It further noted that the partnership is expected to contribute to protecting lives, livelihoods and the environment by improving climate services and expanding access to reliable weather and climate information.
The renewed collaboration builds on earlier engagements between both organisations aimed at improving climate governance in the country.
In August 2024, NiMet and the National Council on Climate Change agreed to deepen cooperation on national climate action, with the meteorological agency highlighting its responsibility as custodian of more than a century of weather and climate records used to support adaptation, mitigation and the implementation of the United Nations’ Early Warnings for All initiative.
Over the past few months, NiMet has continued to expand strategic partnerships with universities, state governments and development organisations to improve climate services, strengthen weather information dissemination and enhance early warning systems nationwide.
In March 2026, the agency signed another Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to boost climate research, improve local weather observations and support climate-smart agriculture and food security initiatives across Nigeria.
