By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AKADEMIYA2063 to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), climate and weather data analytics, climate information services, and evidence-based research aimed at enhancing climate resilience, agricultural productivity, and food security in Nigeria.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, who is also Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). AKADEMIYA2063 was represented by its Managing Director, Dr. Debisi Araba, and the Director of Data Intelligence and Governance as well as National Representative for Senegal, Dr. Racine Ly.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Prof. Anosike said the partnership reflects NiMet’s commitment to embracing digital innovation and positioning the agency for the future through the application of artificial intelligence.
He disclosed that NiMet had already established an AI Research Team to explore the use of AI and machine learning in weather forecasting, climate services, and operational efficiency, adding that the collaboration with AKADEMIYA2063 would strengthen the agency’s efforts in these areas.
Dr. Araba described the partnership as a significant milestone in building Africa’s capacity for data, analytics, and evidence-based policymaking. He said combining AKADEMIYA2063’s expertise with NiMet’s meteorological capabilities would provide practical solutions to improve climate resilience, food security, and sustainable development across the continent.
Under the terms of the MoU, both organizations will collaborate on deploying artificial intelligence to improve climate monitoring, seasonal forecasting, early warning systems, and evidence-based decision-making. The initiative is expected to strengthen AI-enabled climate services and support agricultural planning in Nigeria.
To ensure effective implementation of the agreement, NiMet and AKADEMIYA2063 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 focused on advancing climate services, AI research, innovation, and sustainable development.
