Nigerian govt, corporations should leverage AI for climate management ─ Akajiaku | The Guardian Nigeria News

Ugochukwu Charles Akajiaku has advised the Nigerian government and corporations to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the effects of climate change in the country, as is done in developed countries.

Akajiaku, who is a geologist and data scientist at Golden Viosam, made this known on Saturday while commenting on the effect of climate change and global warming on the Nigerian environment and ecosystem.

The data scientist noted that the traditional way of investigating climate and weather conditions is no longer efficient in delivering effective results that can lead to informed decision-making and sound policy implementation.

In light of this, he enjoined Nigerian governments, people, and communities to be interested in climate technologies driven by big data and AI because they offer not only environmental benefits but also economic and social opportunities.

According to him, given the past and current environmental devastations associated with climate and weather problems, by implementing climate technologies, communities could have better anticipated and managed these disasters.

Akajiaku listed the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and India as countries that respectively use AI for renewable energy forecasting, carbon capture, and wildfire prediction; improving climate modelling and reducing emissions; optimising energy use, monitoring pollution and deforestation; enhancing energy efficiency and renewable integration; and predicting weather patterns, improving agriculture and managing natural disasters.
“Nigeria faces several unique climate challenges, such as flooding, desertification, and deforestation, which AI can help address through targeted solutions. AI can predict and manage flooding in the Niger Delta by analysing weather patterns and satellite data.

“In Northern Nigeria. AI can support land restoration efforts by using satellite imagery to monitor soil conditions, track deforestation, and analyse vegetation cover. “Additionally, AI can help improve sustainable agriculture practices by predicting crop yields, optimising irrigation systems, and offering personalised farming advice,” he stated.

According to him, to address Nigeria’s climate and weather challenges, the government should invest in AI-powered early-warning systems for disasters and promote collaboration with international organisations and research institutions to build more accurate climate models and improve weather forecasting.

“To popularise the message and merits of climate AI in schools, the government and educational institutions can integrate climate and technology-focused lessons into school curricula. Schools can also introduce hands-on workshops where students use simple AI tools to model real-world climate problems. Collaboration with tech companies or local research institutions could provide resources, training, and mentorship to guide students in solving local environmental issues with AI,” he added.

On community levels, he stated that awareness campaigns are vital for showing how AI can directly improve lives and the environment, stressing that local leaders, influencers, and organisations should help spread these ideas and engage citizens in discussions on how AI can protect nature and livelihoods.

Akajiaku further stated that creating partnerships with local technology hubs and environmental organisations can empower communities with practical AI tools, adding that these initiatives could be linked to local climate goals, such as reducing emissions or enhancing resilience to natural disasters.

“When governments, schools, and communities see the tangible benefits of climate AI, they will be more likely to adopt and advocate for these technologies, leading to broader societal engagement and positive environmental outcomes,” he concluded.

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