The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has rallied key stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, to co-develop a National Early Warning System for Health, reports NaijaAgroNet.
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The initiative, launched at the National Early Warning Services for Health (WISER) workshop currently underway at the WMO Regional Training Center in Oshodi, Lagos, aims to operationalize Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0).
The NDC 3.0 explicitly links climate action with health and environmental stability, targeting the deployment of integrated early warning systems in at least 18 states by 2030.
The Nexus of Climate, Health, and Food Security Experts at the workshop emphasized that climate change and ecosystem degradation are no longer distant threats but are actively driving food insecurity, water-borne diseases, and respiratory illnesses across the country.
By integrating meteorological data with health and agricultural indicators, the new system aims to protect the most vulnerable Nigerians; particularly rural communities whose health and livelihoods depend heavily on environmental stability.
A Multi-Sectoral Alliance Hosted by NiMet, the workshop represents a significant break from siloed operations. It features a robust partnership involving:
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), National Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), National Orientation Agency (NOA), International technical support is being provided by the UK Met Office, the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Rockefeller Foundation under the global WISER Health initiative.
Voices from the Workshop Juliet Whitley, Head of Health at the British High Commission, commended Nigeria’s proactive stance:
“Nigeria is leading the way in developing an early warning system that will better enable its health sector to prepare for and respond to extreme weather. The UK is proud to support Nigeria’s commitment to building a health system that is more resilient to climate change.”
Highlighting the disaster risk reduction aspect, Isa Abulkasir of NEMA noted: "NEMA is committed to leveraging climate information... to mitigate health risks, enhance community resilience, and reduce the impact of climate-sensitive diseases and disasters, building a safer, more resilient future for all Nigerians.”
A NiMet spokesperson also said, that the goal is to ensure "timely, accurate, and impact-based forecasts translate into early action that saves lives and safeguards livelihoods across Nigeria."
Community-Led Data To ensure the system works for farmers and rural dwellers, a community-level survey conducted across Nigeria’s regions will inform the workshop’s outcomes. This ensures the early warning services are not just high-level policy tools but practical assets for the people who need them most.
Chuks Egbune/editor
The NDC 3.0 explicitly links climate action with health and environmental stability, targeting the deployment of integrated early warning systems in at least 18 states by 2030.
The Nexus of Climate, Health, and Food Security Experts at the workshop emphasized that climate change and ecosystem degradation are no longer distant threats but are actively driving food insecurity, water-borne diseases, and respiratory illnesses across the country.
By integrating meteorological data with health and agricultural indicators, the new system aims to protect the most vulnerable Nigerians; particularly rural communities whose health and livelihoods depend heavily on environmental stability.
A Multi-Sectoral Alliance Hosted by NiMet, the workshop represents a significant break from siloed operations. It features a robust partnership involving:
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), National Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), National Orientation Agency (NOA), International technical support is being provided by the UK Met Office, the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Rockefeller Foundation under the global WISER Health initiative.
“Nigeria is leading the way in developing an early warning system that will better enable its health sector to prepare for and respond to extreme weather. The UK is proud to support Nigeria’s commitment to building a health system that is more resilient to climate change.”
Highlighting the disaster risk reduction aspect, Isa Abulkasir of NEMA noted: "NEMA is committed to leveraging climate information... to mitigate health risks, enhance community resilience, and reduce the impact of climate-sensitive diseases and disasters, building a safer, more resilient future for all Nigerians.”
A NiMet spokesperson also said, that the goal is to ensure "timely, accurate, and impact-based forecasts translate into early action that saves lives and safeguards livelihoods across Nigeria."
Community-Led Data To ensure the system works for farmers and rural dwellers, a community-level survey conducted across Nigeria’s regions will inform the workshop’s outcomes. This ensures the early warning services are not just high-level policy tools but practical assets for the people who need them most.
Chuks Egbune/editor
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