The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has officially closed the week-long Maproom Training Workshop held in NiMet Headquarters, Abuja, marking a key milestone in the lead-up to the launch of the Enhancing National Climate Services (ENACTS) initiative.
The training, which took place from July 28 to August 1, 2025, brought together participants from the agriculture, academia, and health sectors to build technical capacity on the use of NiMet’s Maproom platform—an interactive tool designed to enhance access to climate information in support of early warning systems, public health planning, disaster risk management, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience.
The Maproom tool enables seamless access to meteorological data and supports improved coordination and understanding of weather information across sectors. Its application is vital for promoting climate-smart practices and strengthening the interface between science and policy.
In his closing remarks, Professor Anosike commended the participants for their dedication, describing the workshop as a “vital step” toward mainstreaming climate data into national and sectoral decision-making processes.
“This workshop has created a network of empowered individuals equipped with the skills and tools to utilize climate information for smart, timely decisions,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure that early warning is matched with early action.”
He reaffirmed NiMet’s mission to provide accurate, timely, and actionable climate services to support national development goals. Professor Anosike also acknowledged the project’s implementing partners—Sahel Consulting, the International Research Institute (IRI), and the Gates Foundation—for their collaborative role in advancing the ENACTS initiative in Nigeria.
The training sets the stage for the official ENACTS launch, scheduled to take place from August 19 to 20, 2025, in Abuja. The two-day event will feature a high-level launch ceremony and technical session to highlight key project achievements and outline future activities.
The ENACTS initiative represents a transformative leap in delivering locally relevant, user-driven climate services, with the overarching aim of enhancing resilience and supporting sustainable development across Nigeria’s socio-economic sectors.
