The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the delivery of climate and weather information to farmers across Nigeria.
The partnership, NiMet said would focus on integrating AI-based weather forecasting and enhancing digital advisory systems.
The partnership would also translated timely, accurate climate information into practical guidance that helps farmers make better decisions and reduce their exposure to climate-related risks.
Prof. Charles Anosike, Director-General of NiMet, speaking during the MoU signing Wednesday in Abuja, highlighted the significance of the partnership between NiMet and AIM for Scale in advancing Nigeria’s weather and climate services to benefit farmers.
Through this collaboration, Anosike said farmers would gain access to timely rainfall forecasts and actionable climate information, enabling them to plan their planting and harvesting seasons more effectively and reduce the risks associated with unpredictable weather.
He noted: “Providing accurate and timely weather and climate information is essential for national development, food security, and disaster risk management.”
Speaking, Director of AIM for Scale, Imara Salas, said the potential of leveraging AI-powered weather forecasting and digital advisory systems to deliver practical benefits to Nigerian farmers.
She noted that this innovation could lead to improved crop yields, more efficient resource management, and enhanced resilience for millions of smallholder farmers across the country.
This collaboration with AIM for Scale would strengthen NiMet’s ability to deliver actionable climate services to farmers and other stakeholders, while advancing innovation in forecasting through the integration of AI and data-driven tools.
Nigeria was among the first cohort of countries to participate in the AI Weather Forecasting Training Program launched by AIM for Scale, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), and the University of Chicago in Abu Dhabi in September 2025.
The program was designed to give countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America the tools and autonomy to generate and deliver forecasts locally, ensuring these innovations reach farmers where they are most needed.
NiMet plays a central role in Nigeria’s agricultural and climate information systems, providing early warning advisories, seasonal climate predictions, and digital climate services.
This partnership builds on that foundation by integrating AI into forecasting systems, strengthening institutional capacity, and enhancing how information is communicated.