AAAU Engages in Cutting-Edge Climate Modeling at EasyREMO Workshop

Maryam Aminu

In a bid to advance climate modeling expertise in West Africa, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, actively participated in the prestigious EasyREMO Workshop.

The event, held from February 24th to 26th, 2025, took place at the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), hosted by the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).

Representing AAAU at the workshop were Dr. Eniola Olaniyan, Head of the Meteorology Department, along with postgraduate students Mr. Tunde Atoyebi and Mr. Okanlawon.

The event, jointly organized by the German Climate Service Center (GERICS) and WASCAL’s Doctorate Research Programme in West African Climate Systems (DRP-WACS), aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of climate modeling techniques, particularly through the EasyREMO model.

The workshop provided hands-on training on climate data analysis, interpretation of climate models, and regional climate change assessments. Key discussions focused on the application of localized climate predictions to evaluate the impact of climate change on land use, agriculture, and infrastructure across West Africa.

Through expert-led presentations and interactive sessions, participants gained valuable insights into sophisticated climate modeling approaches, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to climate resilience strategies in the region.