The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that some parts of the country will experience drought this year.
It said it could lead to crop failure and food shortages.
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this known in Abuja, during the seasonal climate prediction, with the theme, “Supporting The Economy To Cope With The Challenges Of Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria.
The Minister also noted that Nigerians should expect dry spells, which might span in some places for up to about 15 days.
He said it is important to avoid people losing their crops, or to ignore flooding, which may wipe away houses, businesses and farmlands
Sirika said the length of the growing season will vary from 110 days in the North, to over 300 days in the South.
He explained that those in the North should not plant crops that would take more than 100 days to mature, while those in the South have the opportunity to probably plant crops twice since they have over 300 days.
NIMET plans to partner with traditional rulers, in order for the prediction to reach small scale farmers.
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NIMET’s stations have now increased from 54 to 200, through its partnership with universities and other higher institutions.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
