The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) is set to present its Annual Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) to the nation on Tuesday, 15th February 2022.
The agency in a statement said the country may experience rise in weather temperature in some parts of the country.
The Director General NiMet, Prof Mansur Matazu says, the theme for this year is ‘Strengthening Climate Actions Through Timely And Impact – Based Climate Prediction For Economic Recovery’.
Prof Matazu adds that, the event which will take place at the NAF Conference Center, Kado, Abuja will have the minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika as the Special Guest of Honour and will commence at 10 am.
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Stakeholders from across all sectors of the economy are expected to attend the event as this year’s event promises to be more impactful with some innovations to how the document is presented.
Prof. Matazu says, the purpose is to unveil the socio-economic impact that the years climate may have on various sectors and ways to mitigate any adverse effect that may arise.
Also, General Manager, Public Relations, NiMet, Muntari Yusuf Ibrahim, in a statement said: “As Nigerians prepare to celebrate the Valentine day, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has given forecast on a rise in temperature across some states in Nigeria.
“According to the forecast, areas that will have temperature greater than 35°C and less than 40°C, and greater than 40°C. Parts of Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, FCT, Imo, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba and Benue are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C. Most parts of the north (except Kano) are expected to experience temperatures greater than 35°C and less than 40°C.
The entire inland of the south and most parts of the coastal states (except Lagos) are expected to be in the same temperature range.”
