The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has stepped up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into weather forecasting and climate services while deepening its partnership with China to enhance early warning systems and strengthen meteorological cooperation.
Charles Anosike, director-general and chief executive officer of NiMet, disclosed this during the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council side event on “Scaling AI-Powered Weather Services for Farmers” held at the WMO headquarters.
According to a statement signed by the agency on Friday, the event brought together global leaders, meteorological experts and development partners to explore how artificial intelligence can improve weather forecasting, strengthen climate services for agriculture and boost food security through innovation and collaboration.
Speaking during the session, Anosike stressed that the success of AI-powered weather forecasting depends on the availability of quality observational data, noting that addressing observation and data gaps across Africa remains critical to unlocking the full potential of AI in meteorology.
He said investment in observation systems is fundamental to improving weather prediction and delivering accurate climate information to farmers and vulnerable communities.
