L-PRES Partners NiMet To Strengthen Weather Monitoring For Livestock Sector
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has partnered with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to enhance weather monitoring and strengthen climate resilience within Nigeria’s livestock sector.
As part of the collaboration, L-PRES donated four Automatic Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) to NiMet to support accurate and localized weather data for livestock farmers across the country.
The National Coordinator of L-PRES, Mr. Sanusi Abubakar, presented the equipment during a courtesy visit on Wednesday to the Director General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike in Abuja.
Abubakar congratulated the NiMet boss on the recent public release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, noting that the agency’s work plays a critical role in supporting agriculture and climate resilience.
He said the partnership with NiMet would help L-PRES achieve its objective of strengthening livestock productivity and improving farmers’ ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.
According to him, reliable weather information is essential for livestock farmers to manage grazing, water resources and other climate-related challenges affecting the sector.
In his response, Anosike commended L-PRES for procuring and donating the weather monitoring equipment, describing the gesture as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s meteorological infrastructure.
He explained that the AWOS units would be installed in rehabilitated grazing reserves across the country to provide accurate weather observations that will support livestock farmers in making informed decisions.
The NiMet Director General added that improved weather monitoring would help boost productivity and enhance resilience in the livestock sector.
Both organisations expressed commitment to sustaining the partnership, noting that leveraging technology and shared expertise will help protect Nigeria’s livestock industry from climate risks while promoting sustainable agricultural development.
