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NiMET Predicts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms In Nigeria For Three Days
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted a thundery weather outlook across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, indicated chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and southern Kaduna States during the afternoon or evening period on Sunday.
According to the agency, partly cloudy skies are anticipated over the North Central region in the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kwara, Niger, and Kogi States.
“Over the southern region, a cloudy morning is expected with chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Delta States.
“Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Anambra, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States,” it stated.
The agency predicted sunny skies on Monday across the northern region throughout the forecast period, with the exception of some parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, and Taraba States, where isolated thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon or evening hours.
“Sunny skies with few clouds are expected across the North Central region during the morning. Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Nasarawa States.
“In the southern region, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Cross River States.
“In the afternoon and evening hours, localised thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Lagos, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Delta States,” it added.
On Tuesday morning, sunny skies with a few clouds are expected over the northern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba State.
Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna States.
“Sunny skies with few clouds are expected across the North Central region during the morning, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Benue and Kogi States.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Kwara and Nasarawa States.
“In the southern region, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Lagos States,” the agency said.
It further forecast isolated thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra, Oyo, Ekiti, Edo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States.
NiMet advised people to stay in well-ventilated and cool spaces and drink plenty of water, as temperatures may be high in many parts of the country, increasing the risk of heat stress.
“Get vaccinated against meningitis, practise good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoid overcrowding in small spaces, use a nose mask to reduce the risk of infection, and avoid close contact with those affected.
“Avoid peak sun hours (noon to 3 p.m.) and protect yourselves from direct sunlight. Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
“The public should take adequate precautions. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective operational planning,” NiMET said.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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