Photo:L-R: Prof Ibrahim Katampe ProChancellor Cosmopolitan University , Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Prof Carl Adams Vice Chancellor Cosmopolitan University and Dr Rislan Kanya
The Director General/CEO NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike,on Monday 6th July received the Vice Chancellor of the Cosmopolitan University on a courtesy visit to the Agency.
The DG highlighted the similarity between the Agency as a public institution and the Cosmopolitan University in the area of translating science to action. He stressed the numerous strides of the Agency in producing several research documents for the benefit of the populace. The DG applauded the University for embracing new technologies such as AI for climate ready and climate resilient communities.
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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Carl Adams, in his speech, affirmed the University’s commitment towards the development of the next generation of indigenous AI scientists and climate smart innovations driven by satellite data and AI applications.
The two institutions agreed on formalising the relationship through the instrument of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on multidisciplinary approach to climate smart and digital agriculture for smallholder farmers, aviation research, staff exchange, data analytics, AI applications, and leveraging meteorological information for improved livelihoods.
The VC was accompanied by the Pro-Chancellor of the University and other senior management.
