Learn how Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) emphasizes the importance of an effective early warning system to enhance food security in Nigeria. Discover insights from Professor Charles Anosike on integrating weather information into agricultural planning for climate-resilient strategies.
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency , and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization , Professor Charles Anosike, has said that effective early warning system, equipping farmers with the knowledge of weather patterns and seasonal forecasting could boost food security and ensure adequate protection from climate disasters.
Professor Anosike was speaking on Thursday, 21st March, 2024, as a panelist during the USAID Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan launch in Abuja. The Panel discussed the role of development partners and Nigerian MDAs in ensuring food security. “We need to intensify our collaborative efforts with deliberate and intentional strategy to promote climate – smart agriculture and invest in preparedness, and improve the response ability of our smallholder farmers. Climate change may not be the only source of our problems, however, climate change is the ‘threat multiplier’ as it intensifies resource scarcity and deepens food insecurity”, Professor Anosike concluded.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.
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