NiMet and GAIN Boost Alliance to Tackle Nutritional Health Issues in Nigeria

LAGOS – In an effort to combat malnutrition among Nigerians, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) are bolstering their collaboration.

According to a statement from Nimet, the two organizations signed the agreement after conducting a strategic meeting at NiMet headquarters in Abuja on Friday.

Professor Charles Anosike, who serves as the Director-General of Nimet, noted during his address at the gathering that proper nutrition originates from healthy soil conditions, emphasizing that climate significantly influences both soil quality and plant nourishment.

He emphasized that it was crucial for the two organizations to establish an official connection, enabling greater comprehension of how weather patterns, soil quality, and nutritional value interconnect.

He mentioned that NiMet had begun downsizing the 2025 seasonal climate forecasts into local languages alongside several collaborators.

Through this initiative, we have an opportunity to promote sustainable farming methods in Nigeria and support our communities.

"Moving ahead, after NiMet releases the seasonal climate forecast, both entities can collaborate to share this information with farmers," he stated.

Dr. Michael Ojo, who serves as the Country Director for GAIN, stated in his reply that the organization’s mission is to address human suffering resulting from malnutrition.

Ojo indicated that the organization has collaborated with NiMet over the last three years, emphasizing that the agency has supported GAIN not just via weather predictions but also by offering training to both farmers and their extension staff.

"We value the support and dedication from the competent team at NiMet. We look forward to advancing our relationship with NiMet even more and adding collaborative research and training initiatives to the mix," Ojo noted.

In the value chain activities, both organizations will collaborate on issues concerning climate change and the environment, exploring potential impacts on agriculture and food systems—related initiatives.

They would similarly utilize one another's skills in connected fields such as developing crop schedules, enhancing forecasts for specific agricultural products, and extending weather predictions into the languages of communities currently underserved.

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