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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing climate action in Nigeria through integrated solutions linking climate, public health, food security, soil health, and community resilience.
The partnership would focus on developing localised early-warning systems for farmers, rolling out community workshops on climate-smart agriculture, and providing real-time climate data to improve food production and reduce climate-related health risks.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, reiterated the urgent need to integrate climate information into Nigeria’s development agenda.
“Climate intelligence is no longer optional; it is a necessity. By leveraging accurate meteorological data, we can reduce health risks, strengthen food and nutrition security, improve soil health, and build disaster resilience,” Anosike said.
He explained that NiMet’s primary contribution to the partnership would be providing accurate and localised forecasts, which will form the backbone of the interventions.
“Our role at NiMet is to ensure that farmers, health workers, and communities have access to timely and reliable climate information. Without data, we cannot plan; and without planning, we cannot build resilience,” the DG added.
On his part, Dr Mahmud Mustafa, Head of Missions at C-WINS, praised NiMet’s commitment and highlighted how the collaboration would translate into practical benefits for communities.
“We at C-WINS are excited about this partnership because it goes beyond theory; it is about making climate data usable and actionable,” Mustafa said.
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He emphasised that C-WINS would bring community engagement expertise and health-focused interventions to the table.
“We will design practical training programmes for health workers, support farmers with adaptive practices informed by local climate trends, and ensure that even rural communities can understand and apply this knowledge.
“Climate forecasts should not sit on the shelf; they must be tools for survival and prosperity,” he stressed.
Dr Mustafa further congratulated NiMet for its milestones in recent years, saying the agency had “demonstrated leadership in ensuring climate data is both reliable and relevant for development partners across Nigeria.”
The collaboration, both organisations affirmed, was expected to increase crop yields in targeted communities, reduce climate-related health incidents, and create a more resilient population that is better prepared for the realities of a changing climate.
“This synergy between NiMet and C-WINS will empower citizens with the tools they need to face climate challenges head-on.
“It is about ensuring that every farmer, every health worker, and every community has the information to act before disaster strikes,” Anosike added.
