Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that Nigeria has officially deployed artificial intelligence-driven climate intelligence technology to improve its food production and agricultural planning.
The announcement was made on Monday during a high-level policy dialogue on food security held in Abuja.
Shettima stated that the tool would help track crop performance, monitor weather patterns, and provide predictive analytics for smarter agricultural decisions.
According to Shettima, the AI system integrates satellite imagery, historical climate data, and predictive models to anticipate potential disruptions and guide mitigation efforts.
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The initiative is part of the federal government’s broader National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Plan, which aims to modernize Nigeria’s food systems and reduce post-harvest losses.
Officials say the AI deployment will enhance early warning systems, detect environmental risks faster, and improve seasonal planning for farmers across all geopolitical zones.
Shettima emphasized that leveraging such advanced tools is necessary to ensure food self-sufficiency amid global climate disruptions.
He added that improved surveillance of food production trends will also support policy formulation and enable timely intervention in regions facing crop failure, drought, or flooding.
The government is partnering with both international experts and local agencies to train personnel and expand the AI tool’s operational reach.
Stakeholders in the agricultural and tech sectors have welcomed the move, describing it as a timely innovation that could reshape Nigeria’s agricultural resilience in the face of accelerating climate change.
