The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for the issuance of early warnings in response to climate change.
Speaking at the Annual Civil-Military Conference, held at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, Nigeria, with the theme ‘Whole-of-society Approach to National Security and Development.’, Prof. Anosike said the aim of the event was to consolidate the gains of the 2023 edition, build public trust, enhance aviation and space safety, counter fake news, blackmail, and extremist propaganda, improve the coordination of Military and Civilian stakeholders across communities, and address migration management.
It also aimed to enhance counterterrorism strategies and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration to achieve national security and development.
Prof. Anosike echoed NiMet’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Armed Forc
es.
‘This support manifests through the provision of reliable, accurate, and timely meteorological services and the development and dissemination of climate-smart solutions. These solutions enable our military forces to operate effectively in all conditions, whether on land, water, or air, where weather information is necessary’, He remarked.
He reiterated the NiMet’s efforts in building human capacity and sharing knowledge to address the impacts of climate change, increasing frequency of extreme weather events, and prolonged climate-induced conflicts.
‘It is crucial to issue warnings early, ensure people are aware of them, take action quickly, and, most importantly, establish policies that incentivize and facilitates the right actions in response to climate change’, He concluded.
Source: Voice of Nigeria