The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, has emphasized the importance of international partnerships in addressing Nigeria’s climate challenges, declaring that collaboration with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) will significantly strengthen the nation’s climate resilience efforts.
During his recent working visit to Mr. Bernard Gomez, WMO’s Representative for North, Central, and West Africa, the NIHSA D.G highlighted the vital role data-sharing plays in improving hydrological services in Nigeria. “By strengthening our partnership with WMO, we ensure that our hydrological data meets the highest international standards, empowering us to deliver more accurate and impactful information,” Mr. Mohammed stated.
Mr. Gomez echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for enhanced training and capacity-building for NIHSA staff to improve the quality of data and information produced. He pointed to tools like the European Space Agency (ESA) systems and the Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative as essential in tackling the complex issues of climate change.
The meeting underscored the significance of joint efforts between hydrological and meteorological agencies, with Mr. Mohammed reaffirming NIHSA’s commitment to working closely with both the WMO and the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET). He expressed his gratitude to Mr. Gomez, noting that these partnerships will be instrumental in boosting Nigeria’s ability to mitigate and adapt to climate-related challenges.
This collaboration represents a critical step forward in enhancing Nigeria’s hydrological and meteorological capabilities, ensuring a more resilient response to the threats posed by climate change.
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