NiMet, C-WINS Partner to Shield Farmers from Climate Threats

NiMet, C-WINS Partner to Shield Farmers from Climate Threats

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

Farmers across Nigeria are set to gain a vital shield against climate threats, thanks to a new partnership between the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS).

The alliance will provide early warnings, climate-smart training, and actionable data to protect crops, health, and livelihoods.

Forged as a strategic collaboration, the NiMet–C-WINS partnership seeks to advance climate action through integrated solutions connecting climate intelligence with public health, food and nutrition security, soil health, and community resilience.

At the heart of the initiative is the development of early-warning systems tailored for local farmers, enabling proactive responses to adverse weather conditions. The two organizations will also launch community workshops on climate-smart agriculture, where farmers can learn adaptation techniques grounded in real-time climate data.

These interventions are expected to increase crop yields in targeted communities and reduce climate-related health incidents by providing timely alerts to farmers and health workers.

Speaking at the event in Abuja, Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, noted the importance of harnessing climate intelligence for development. He said the initiative would help reduce health risks, strengthen food and nutrition security, improve soil health, and boost disaster resilience.

He explained that NiMet’s key role in the partnership would be to provide accurate meteorological data and tailored forecasts critical to the success of the interventions.

On his part, Head of Missions at C-WINS, Dr. Mahmud Mustafa, commended NiMet for its recent milestones and outlined C-WINS’s role in implementing the programme.

He said the organization would leverage NiMet’s forecasts to design training for health workers and lead grassroots engagement sessions.

According to him, the collaborative effort will ensure farmers and rural communities receive climate information that is “accessible and actionable.”

The synergy between both institutions is expected to foster higher crop yields, reduce climate-related health risks, and build a more resilient population prepared to face the growing challenges of climate change.