The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has joined global meteorological leaders in exploring artificial intelligence-driven solutions for faster and more effective early warning systems.
According to NiMet on Tuesday, Anosike participated in the 53rd Senior Official Field Exchange (SOFE) and a WMO High-level Dialogue on Climate Science Information for Climate Finance held in Beijing, China, from September 14 to 18, 2026.
As part of the field exchange, the participants visited Fujian Province to study China’s Multi-hazard, Alert, Zero-gap and Universal (MAZU) platform, an AI-powered meteorological warning system supporting the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative.
The engagement provided opportunities for technical exchanges and peer learning on the use of technology to strengthen multi-hazard warnings and disaster risk reduction.
The Beijing dialogue also focused on strengthening the capacity of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) to attract climate finance and translate scientific information into practical, people-centred early warning systems.
Participants examined strategies for moving from technical assistance to sustainable investment through stronger partnerships between meteorological institutions and multilateral financing organisations.
The meeting also stressed strategic leadership and partnerships as key to improving access to climate finance and strengthening national weather and climate services.
Anosike’s participation placed Nigeria among countries engaging in international efforts to advance technology, financing and partnerships for stronger climate resilience and early warning systems.
