According to a statement signed by the agency on Monday, the workshop, taking place in Abuja from July 6 to July 17, is part of an African Green Revolution Forum (AGRA) target-countries initiative designed to strengthen digital climate advisory services and build climate-resilient agricultural systems across the continent.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Charles Anosike, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, said increasing climate variability and extreme weather events continue to threaten agricultural productivity, food security and the livelihoods of millions of rural households, making it imperative to strengthen the capacity of those who work directly with farmers.
“Nigerian farmers are increasingly confronted with irregular rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, heat stress, flooding, pest outbreaks and other climate-related shocks, highlighting the need to convert scientific weather and climate information into practical advice that supports farm-level decision-making,” he said
According to Anosike, NiMet remains committed to providing weather and climate services that enhance planning, early warning and informed decision-making across weather-sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture.
