Joyce Onwuka
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and AKADEMIYA2063 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), climate and weather data analytics, climate information services, and evidence-based research to enhance climate resilience, agricultural productivity, and food security.
The MoU was signed on behalf of NiMet by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer and the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, while Dr. Debisi Araba, Managing Director, and Dr. Racine Ly, Director of Data Intelligence & Governance and National Representative for Senegal, signed on behalf of AKADEMIYA2063.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Anosike said NiMet is positioning itself for the future by embracing artificial intelligence and digital innovation. He noted that the Agency had already constituted an AI Research Team to explore the application of AI and machine learning in weather forecasting, climate services, and operational efficiency, adding that the partnership with AKADEMIYA2063 would further strengthen these efforts.
Dr. Araba described the collaboration as an important step towards strengthening Africa’s capacity in data, analytics, and evidence-based policymaking, noting that combining AKADEMIYA2063’s expertise with NiMet’s meteorological capabilities would deliver practical solutions for climate resilience, food security and sustainable development.
As part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), both organisations agreed to collaborate on the application of artificial intelligence to support climate monitoring, seasonal forecasting, early warning systems, and evidence-based decision-making, with the goal of strengthening AI-enabled climate services and agricultural planning in Nigeria. To drive the partnership, the two organisations will establish a Joint Technical Committee that will work closely with NiMet’s AI Research Team to identify priority areas of collaboration, coordinate activities under the MoU, and develop joint initiatives that advance climate services, AI research, innovation, and sustainable development.