Gom Mirian
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a weather station at the university.
The MoU was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Charles Esimone, and the DG of NiMet, Charles Anosike in Abuja on Friday.
Anosike urged UNIZIK to take leadership in downscaling NiMet’s Seasonal Climate Prediction to farmers in Anambra state and beyond.
The collaboration aims to ensure timely weather and climate information for farmers and other users.
On his part, the Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Charles Esimone said, “I am promising NiMet that UNIZIK will play its part in fulfilling the terms of the MoU which is a landmark accomplishment. Not only for our local farmers, but our students, lecturers and researchers will benefit from this relationship, especially in the areas of information on climate prediction and climate change”.
“UNIZIK will match the financial commitments of NiMet to the project by two because weather and climate information is critical to economic development.
“We will also involve our Centre for Community Development with this project so that we can improve farmer education. NiMet should also consider training relevant UNIZIK staff to help sustain the terms of the MoU.”
