By Ameh Gabriel
ABUJA – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient agriculture and strengthen food security across Nigeria.
The agreement, formalized at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja, will see both organizations collaborate on the development of climate-smart weather tools, capacity building for farmers, and promotion of innovative agricultural technologies designed to protect value chains from the impacts of climate change.
NiMet’s Director General/CEO, Prof. Charles Anosike, described the partnership as a vital step toward equipping farmers with reliable and timely climate information.
“For agriculture to thrive in a changing climate, access to accurate weather and climate data is crucial. This MoU allows NiMet and AATF to combine our expertise to deliver solutions that will make a real difference for farmers,” he said.
Also speaking, Dr. Jean Baptiste Tignegre, Regional Director of AATF, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to eliminating barriers that prevent smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa from accessing transformative technologies.
This collaboration is a key milestone in enabling Nigerian farmers to adapt to climate realities. By scaling innovative solutions, we can enhance food security and improve livelihoods,” he noted.
Under the MoU, NiMet and AATF will jointly:
Develop climate-smart weather support tools, with special focus on women- and youth-led agricultural MSMEs.
Provide training on climate-resilient farming practices.
Offer technical support in agreed project areas.
Collaborate on funding proposals for climate-smart agricultural innovations.
The agreement, which runs until January 31, 2028, also sets out frameworks for transparent project execution and coordinated planning. Both institutions reaffirmed their shared commitment to helping farmers withstand climate shocks, fortifying Nigeria’s agricultural value chains, and driving sustainable national food security.
