Oluwafunbi Bello 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather agency warns farmers and policymakers to brace for prolonged rainfall in 13 states as climate variations threaten to disrupt planting cycles and food security in 2026.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) unveils its Seasonal Climate Prediction on Tuesday in Abuja, projecting extended rainy seasons in states including Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa and Taraba.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the forecast underscores the urgency of climate-smart agriculture.
“Weather patterns are changing, and planning must change with them,” he states.
NiMet predicts early rainfall onset in parts of the South-South and North-Central regions, while Borno faces delays and shorter wet periods. Severe dry spells and an intensified August Break are also expected in several southern states.
Experts say the forecast could reshape Nigeria’s agricultural calendar if acted upon early.
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