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NIMET, LIVESTOCK INSTITUTE COLLABORATE TO BOOST CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE

Favour Okpale

November 19, 2024

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is partnering with the International
Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), to promote the adoption of climate-smart
agriculture through improved access to agro-meteorological data.

The one-day workshop held in Abuja, focused on enhancing resilience among
smallholder farmers and livestock keepers to address climate change impacts and
boost productivity, According to a post on the Agency’s X handle.

Speaking at the workshop, Charles Anosike, director general and chief executive
officer of NiMet emphasized the agency’s commitment to “climate-proofing the
economy” by delivering timely and accurate weather and climate information.

He described the workshop as a critical step toward equipping stakeholders with
the tools to identify adaptation strategies, best practices, and existing gaps
for smallholder farmers.

“This is an important workshop that is aimed at building resilience among
smallholder farmers and livestock keepers to increase productivity by
Identifying adaptation options, best practices, and adaptation gaps for
smallholder farmers,” Anosike noted



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According to him, the workshop aligns with NiMet’s strategic efforts to
strengthen engagement with Nigeria’s pastoralist sector and develop early
warning systems that support the UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL)
initiative.



Anthony Whitbread, Program Leader for Livestock, Climate, and Environment at
ILRI and a key facilitator of the workshop, highlighted the importance of
strengthening the capacity of participants to navigate climate challenges
effectively.

He added that the event provided an opportunity to identify critical gaps in
information needs, data collection, and the delivery of information to the last
mile, particularly in fostering gender and social inclusion.

He explained that the workshop underscored the significance of tailored
agro-meteorological data in supporting climate-resilient agricultural practices,
aiming to empower stakeholders to make informed decisions and mitigate the
adverse effects of climate change on agriculture.


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