The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have forged a strategic partnership aimed at significantly enhancing regional disaster preparedness and climate security across West Africa. This crucial collaboration was solidified during a meeting held in Abuja, where Professor Charles Anosike, Director General of NiMet, hosted a delegation from ECOWAS led by Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs.

The core objectives of this alliance are multifaceted, focusing on strengthening early warning systems, providing robust technical expertise, and supporting comprehensive capacity building in the critical fields of meteorology and climate science. Both parties underscored the alignment of their efforts with the global