The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere in Nigeria (CARE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support contingency planning and the use of early warning systems in areas such as sustainable agriculture and food systems, health and nutrition, livelihoods and economic development, as well as humanitarian risk reduction through climate change adaptation in designated states of Nigeria.
The primary objective of the collaboration between NiMet and CARE is to promote sustainable development interventions across Nigeria and create a stronger policy and financing environment for climate programming and systems that uphold the country’s climate commitments.
During the MoU signing at CARE’s office in Abuja, NiMet’s director-general, Professor Charles Anosike stated, “With the signing of the MoU, both teams will move quickly to implement its terms. This is one of our many efforts aimed at building resilience among our farmers and other users of climate information.”
In response, the country director of CARE Nigeria, Dr. Hussaini Abdu said, “I want to express my gratitude to the DG/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike and his team. We met your team just last week, and already we have been able to put this MoU together swiftly. This demonstrates the level of efficiency and commitment from both sides. We hope this marks a new beginning for our relationship with NiMet.”
This MoU is established for an initial period of 10 years from the date of execution and may be renewed thereafter under mutually agreed terms by both parties.
