NiMet Predicts Early Rainfall in Anambra, Lagos, Others

Early rainfall is expected in some southern part of the country, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet has predicted.
NiMet released its 2025 seasonal climate prediction, SCP, forecasting early rainfall events in several parts of the country on Tuesday.
Specifically, the agency said early rain is expected to be seen in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Anambra and sections of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi states.
NiMet however said the onset will be delayed in parts of North Central Nigeria.
According to NiMet, the onset of rains will be delayed over Plateau, Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa and Kwara states.
In terms of the end of the rainy season, NiMet predicted that Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, FCT, Ekiti and Ondo states would see an early cessation.
Meanwhile, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Benue, Lagos, Kwara, Taraba, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra and Enugu states are expected to experience a delayed end.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who officially unveiled the document in Abuja, described it as a crucial tool for national planning and disaster preparedness.
Speaking at the unveiling, with the theme, “The Role of Early Warnings towards a Climate Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development,” Keyamo said the SCP provided critical insights for various sectors, enabling proactive planning and risk mitigation.
“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,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, underscored government’s efforts to make climate information accessible to all Nigerians.
In his remarks, NiMet’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, called on stakeholders to actively utilise the SCP, stressing that climate predictions were time-sensitive and required swift action.
“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,” Prof. Anosike said.
He also expressed appreciation to members of the National Assembly and state governors for their continuous support.
“My appreciation goes to members of the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as governors and their representatives, for accepting our invitation and gracing this important event.
“NiMet relies on your constituencies and states for subsequent downscaling of the seasonal climate prediction for maximum impact at the last mile,’’ he said.