Early rainfall in several regions of the country are predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s 2025 seasonal climate prediction, or SCP.
In particular, early precipitation is anticipated in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Anambra, and portions of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi states, however, in North Central Nigeria, the onset will be delayed.
Over Plateau, Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kwara states, NiMet predicts that the start of rainfall will be delayed.
Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, FCT, Ekiti, and Ondo states would experience an early cessation to the rainy season, according to NiMet’s prediction.
It is anticipated that the states of Kaduna, Nasarawa, Benue, Lagos, Kwara, Taraba, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Enugu will have a delay end.
The document was formally released yesterday in Abuja by Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, who characterised it as an essential instrument for disaster preparedness and national planning.
“The Role of Early Warnings towards a Climate Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development” was the focus of Keyamo’s speech at the unveiling.
It stated, “The SCP document offers insights into expected weather and climate patterns, equipping various sectors with the foresight needed to plan, mitigate risks, and harness opportunities.
“Agriculture, disaster risk management, health, marine operations, transport and especially aviation are among the many domains that will benefit from this invaluable resource and advisory.”
Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, emphasised the government’s initiatives to ensure that all Nigerians have access to climatic information.
Prof. Charles Anosike, the director general and chief executive officer of NiMet, urged stakeholders to make active use of the SCP in his remarks, emphasising that climate projections were urgent and needed immediate attention.
Prof. Charles said, “The seasonal climate prediction, SCP, is perishable, just like other weather and climate predictions. It requires actors to uptake the information, utilise it, and provide feedback for evaluation and improvement of the document.”