The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on disaster preparedness and climate-related emergency response in Nigeria.
This was stated during a courtesy visit by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Charles Anosike, at the NiMet Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Umar congratulated NiMet on the early release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), the consistency of its daily weather forecasts, and the progress recorded under the leadership of Professor Anosike.
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She explained that the visit, which included key members of the NEMA management team, was aimed at strengthening the existing partnership between both agencies in addressing climate-related challenges across the country.
Mrs. Umar also stressed the importance of integrating NiMet into the NEMA Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to improve disaster preparedness, coordination, and response efforts nationwide.
In his remarks, Professor Anosike welcomed the NEMA delegation and appreciated the agency’s recognition of NiMet’s contributions to national development.
He noted that NiMet, NEMA, and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) remain strategic partners working together to tackle climate-related disasters and provide effective early warning information to Nigerians.
Professor Anosike further emphasised the need for the development of a Nigerian Early Warning System Roadmap, to be jointly designed by NiMet, NEMA, and NIHSA, in order to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, coordination, and trust.
At the end of the meeting, both agencies agreed to immediately establish a joint committee that will develop and implement the proposed Early Warning System Roadmap for Nigeria.
The initiative is expected to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response through improved collaboration, clear goals, and timely implementation.
