The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), providing detailed forecasts and weather outlooks for all 774 local government areas across the country. The annual report, which serves as a critical planning tool for government agencies, farmers, emergency services, and private sector stakeholders, offers insights into rainfall patterns, temperature trends, and climate risks expected in the year ahead.
According to NiMet, the 2025 SCP highlights the projected onset and cessation dates of the rainy season, the total amount of rainfall, and the duration of dry spells likely to occur in various regions. The report also includes early warnings for flood-prone areas, heatwave alerts, and sector-specific advisories for agriculture, health, aviation, and water management.
Presenting the report in Abuja, the Director-General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, described the SCP as a vital instrument for national planning and climate risk reduction. He noted that the agency’s prediction model draws from advanced satellite data, historical climate patterns, and real-time monitoring to deliver location-specific forecasts that can guide proactive decision-making.
“This year’s prediction has taken into account both global and local climatic drivers, including the potential influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation events,” Anosike stated. “We are committed to ensuring that no community or sector is caught unprepared in the face of shifting climate realities.”
In line with the government’s commitment to climate adaptation and resilience building, the SCP has been shared with federal and state ministries, emergency management agencies, and key institutions involved in agriculture, water resources, and public health.
NiMet further urged farmers and agricultural extension workers to align their planting and harvesting calendars with the forecast to mitigate losses and enhance food security. Urban planners and disaster management authorities were also advised to take preventive measures against flood risks in high-vulnerability zones.
The 2025 SCP comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, including erratic weather patterns, food production disruptions, and infrastructural damage. Experts have hailed the timely release of the report as a proactive step toward safeguarding lives, property, and economic productivity.
NiMet has made the full report available on its website and announced that its regional offices will assist local communities in interpreting the data for grassroots action.
