The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and IPE Global Limited of India are discussing a potential partnership on climate-smart agro services. This collaboration aims to support farmers and agricultural stakeholders with timely weather-based information that enhances climate resilience and boosts food production across Nigeria.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, a delegation from IPE Global led by Mr Raghmesh Ranjan visited NiMet headquarters in Abuja. The visit was to explore avenues for collaboration in agro-climate advisory services. The two organisations intend to align efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural productivity through targeted weather forecasts.
Director General and Chief Executive Officer Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Professor Charles Anosike, welcomed the delegation and reiterated NiMet’s core mandate. He noted that NiMet has over 130 years of experience supporting agricultural productivity through meteorological insights. According to him, integrating weather information into planning is essential to combat the impact of climate change on food systems.
“Leveraging digital platforms to provide farmers with accurate and timely weather forecasts and advisories is vital,” Professor Anosike stated. He added that scaling up access to early warning systems would significantly improve farming decisions and protect livelihoods.
The proposed partnership is designed to support agricultural value chain actors, including smallholder farmers, policymakers, agribusinesses, and researchers. With climate change posing increasing threats, NiMet is determined to offer tools and information that help stakeholders adapt and mitigate risks.
Furthermore, Mr Raghmesh Ranjan highlighted IPE Global’s interest in working closely with NiMet, recognizing its role as Nigeria’s official meteorological authority. He noted that the provision of climate-smart agro services is crucial for ensuring national food security and building farming system resilience.
In recent years, changing weather patterns have disrupted traditional planting and harvesting cycles. This has led to lower yields and food insecurity in some regions. NiMet’s efforts, when combined with technological solutions from partners like IPE Global, aim to reverse this trend.
Both organisations agreed that strong collaboration is necessary to reach rural farmers who often lack access to reliable agro-meteorological advice. The partnership will focus on digital innovation, knowledge exchange, and policy support to achieve shared goals.
Ultimately, the NiMet and IPE Global initiative on climate-smart agro services reflects a broader strategy to use science and technology for agricultural transformation in Nigeria.
