The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that the training on automatic weather station (AWS) configuration and climate data tool (CDT) aimed at improving data availability and quality control by combining station data with satellite.
Its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the opening ceremony of the training.
He noted that the training was in line with the agency’s determination to ensure that staff are adequately trained and skilled in modern trends in weather and climate application tools
Anosike added that building agricultural systems resilience in the Nigerian Project, under which the training was being conducted in collaboration with Sahel Consulting.
He noted: “This training marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the resilience of agricultural and food systems in Nigeria.
“Specifically, agriculture, being the highest employer of labour in the country, is the backbone of our economy, providing livelihoods for millions of Nigerians and ensuring food security for our growing population.
“The sector is not without its challenges, including the impacts of climate change – erratic weather patterns, extreme weather events, and shifting climatic conditions, posing severe danger to agricultural productivity and sustainability.”