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  • NiMet Workers Down Tool Nationwide

    Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, withdrawing all meteorological services nationwide.

    Newsmen observed that the strike officially began at 7:00 a.m., with NiMet staff and union members walking around the airport premises holding placards. It was gathered that some staff even slept at the agency’s premises overnight to ensure a total shutdown of operations.

    One of the workers lamented: “The situation is bad for us here in NiMet. In terms of our welfare, the salary package and everything are very low compared to our sister agency. You can see a management staff member in NiMet collecting ₦470,000, while someone in the sister agency earns about ₦1.2 million.

    “Any increment the Federal Government is making, we are not getting it. We provide more sensitive services than even our sister agency, but our welfare package is so poor that it cannot cover transportation, rent, or even our children’s school fees.

     “The working conditions are too poor. We need to be taken care of like our sister agency. We are not asking for too much — just a good condition of service that would at least make life comfortable for us to concentrate on our job.

    “We provide services like agro-meteorology, marine, and transportation for all industries. We offer services to them, yet our welfare is too poor. So we are calling on the government to look into our case.”

    Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, Paul Ogohi, condemned the conduct of some domestic airlines, while also highlighting the toll the current system is taking on NiMet staff.

    “Other international airlines have parked and are keeping strictly to the regulations of ICAO. British Airways has complied, and Qatar Airways has also suspended operations. But the problem we are facing is with Nigerian airlines and their pilots. These rules are meant to govern aviation operations, but we, the locals, are the ones violating these standards. It’s not right.”

    “We should discourage it and condemn it entirely. It’s unacceptable. This kind of thing only happens in Nigeria. You can see that unprecedented deaths are occurring in NiMet, as if we are chickens. Nearly 70 per cent of our staff forecasters have high blood pressure.”

    “Ninety per cent no longer have good vision, because we are constantly working to observe the aerodrome. We have eye defects. It is unbearable. Some of us are taking loans to pay school fees, rent, and even to come to work.”

    “We are appealing to the Minister to please come to our aid. We are seeing changes, but those changes should extend to NiMet because we are suffering.”

    In reaction, the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, said that safety remains paramount and that a meeting with the unions is forthcoming.

    “The NCAA is going into a meeting with the unions soon. However, NAMA is currently providing auxiliary services. You should know that in aviation, safety comes first. So, if there is any threat to operations at this moment, nobody will be allowed to fly. Rest assured,” he said.

    Vanguard/Titilayo Kupoliyi

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  • Ogun Assembly Passes Resolution on Flood Control

    By Omolara Adasofunjo

    The State House of Assembly has passed a resolution seeking urgent need for effective flood control across the state to save the lives and properties of the people.

    The State lawmakers passed the resolution following a debate, after which the  motion converting the debate into House resolution was move by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by mr Yusuf Amosun and supported by a unanimous voice vote by all the lawmakers.

    Earlier, opening the debate on the house resolution, Mr Folawewo Salami said that there was need for the residents of the state, the State Ministry of Environment, and the 20 Local Government Councils to take proactive measures for effective flood control across the state. 

    Mr Salami noted that it had become imperative in the light of the 2024 weather forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NIMET, which predicted significant rain and coastal flooding due to rising sea levels.

    He however called on the State Government to ensure that all residents, commercial centres, and companies take proactive measures in maintaining and dredging their respective tertiary drainage channels according to the specifications provided by the State Ministry of Environment. 

    Others who took turn to contribute including the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Babatunde Tella, Mr Adeyanju Adegoke and Mr Segun Kaka stressed the need for the Ministry of Physical Planning to always enforce compliance to approval for construction of drainage and necessary set back away from water channels before property developers begin construction.

    In his response, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide who called on the Physical Planning Ministry to synergize with its Environment counterpart to supervise, desilting and clearing of drainage and waterways, and also advised people of the state to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse; while counselling property developers to avoid erecting structures below the water level.

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  • Expect Three-Day Sunshine, Thunderstorms from Monday – Nimet  

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecasts a sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Yobe and Borno states on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms over part of Kebbi.

    According to NiMet, the remaining parts of the North should be sunny with patches of cloud during the morning periods.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Taraba and Kaduna States.

    Sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kwara and Benue during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, FCT, Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi ,” it said.

    NiMet envisaged the South to be cloudy with spells of sunshine with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours.

    It predicted isolated thunderstorms over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

    ” For Tuesday, sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa states.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Bauchi states. The North Central region should be sunny with cloud patches during the morning hours.

    “Progressing into the day, isolate thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue states,” it said.

    The agency anticipated the South to be cloudy with spells of sunshine with increased cloudy condition over the coastal region during the morning hours.

    It forecasts isolated thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers Bayelsa states.

    The agency envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the North on Wednesday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kebbi, Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa and Bauchi states later in the day.

    “Progressing into the day, isolate thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue states,” it said.

    The agency anticipated the South to be cloudy with spells of sunshine with increased cloudy condition over the coastal region during the morning hours.

    It forecasts isolated thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers Bayelsa states.

    The agency envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the North on Wednesday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kebbi, Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa and Bauchi states later in the day.

    NAN/Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

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  • NiMet Alerts States of Impending Heat Stroke

    By Julian Osamoto

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has, in its weather prediction alert, warned of an impending heat stroke in Abuja, Kano, and many other northern states.

    According to the agency, the situation is being aggravated by the scorching heat waves across the country.

    Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.

    NiMet on Saturday stressed that residents of the said northern states and Abuja might suffer extreme heat, which would make them prone to heat-induced conditions.

    It said Abuja, Kano, Sokoto, and Kogi states were categorised under Extreme Danger,, advising residents to take precautionary steps as they were likely to experience heat or sunstroke.

    Some other states in this category are Kebbi, Katsina, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Niger, Zamfara, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Benue, and Kwara.

    NiMET also warned Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Delta, Enugu, Edo, Ogun, Plateau, Borno, Imo, Abia, and Cross River to be prepared for increased heat waves, although the possibility of heat stroke is less likely compared to states in the red zone.

    The agency emphasized the importance of staying well-hydrated and avoiding strenuous physical activities, especially during the peak hours between 12noon and 4pm.

    “We advise the public to stay well hydrated. Reduce strenuous physical activities during the peak hours, that is between 12 and 4 pm.,” the statement said.

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  • NiMET Forecasts 48-Hour Heavy Rain in FCT, 24 States

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has notified the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states of 48-hour downpour beginning on Thursday.

    In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, the agency told the residents to also expect flash floods.

    Other states listed are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, and Benue.

    The bulletin reads: “Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected within the forecast period (Thursday 28th and Friday 29th, September 2023) over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa.

    Other States are: “Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory.”

    The agency said other parts of the country will experience light to moderate rainfall.

    On the likely impact of the rains, NiMet warned: “The expected moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to cause some flash flooding over their areas of occurrence.

    “Strong winds should accompany the rains with the strongest winds expected over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi State.”

    The agency cautioned residents against driving through surface runoff waters, as they have strong undercurrents.

    It identified slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility as other hazards that may be triggered by the downpour.

    Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

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  • NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Cloudiness, Thunderstorms

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted a cloudy atmosphere on Monday with patches of clouds over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba states.

    NiMet forecast thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe and Kebbi states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is envisaged over the North-Central region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa states.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over the entire region.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is envisaged over parts of inland states of South and coastal cities in the morning, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.

    The agency anticipated a sunny atmosphere on Tuesday with patches of clouds over the northern region and the prospect of morning thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa states.

    It predicted thunderstorms over parts of Katsina, Kaduna, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states later in the day and thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa and Kogi states.

    “Later in the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Kogi states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal areas, with chances of thunderstorms over Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Lagos later in the day.

    “Few patches of clouds over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna and Jigawa states,” it said.

    The agency predicted thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa states later in the day.

    It forecast a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals over the North Central region in the morning hours.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, Niger and Plateau states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal areas, with chances of thunderstorms over Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states in the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over the entire region,” it said.

    According to NiMet, in areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains, and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled.

    “So the public is advised to be cautious. Stay in-door especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.

    “All airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution.

    “Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during rainy season,” it added.

    Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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  • NIMET Sensitizes Nigerians on Weather Forecast

    By Olabiyi Fadahunsi

    Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET wants Nigerians, especially, travellers and farmers to be conversant with the weather forecast to guide them in their daily activities.

    An Official Of NIMET, Mr James Adamu gave the advice in Ibadan at a workshop organized by the Agency on The Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP in Collaboration with the Federal Ministry Of Agriculture And Rural Development and Human And Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA,

    Mr Adamu said the workshop became imperative to provide early warning for early action for farmers in order to reduce risk and enhance food sufficiency.

    “He noted that 80-90 per cent of the weather forecast by NIMET were correct and appealed to farmers to always liaise with NIMET for reliable weather forecast”

    Mr Adamu also advised them to avoid unguided information that usually leads to panic and affects their production.

    On her part, the Oyo State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture And Rural Development, Dr Florence Kakulu enjoined farmers to always get up-to-date weather forecasts before embarking on their activities.

    “Dr Kakulu said the Ministry of Agriculture would continue working with the farmers to provide a conducive environment for them to operate”.

    The Executive Secretary of the Human And Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA, Mr Arigbabu Sulaiman urged the government to do more by assisting the farmers in view of the various challenges confronting the nation.

    “Mr Sulaiman maintained that farmers in Nigeria were capable of feeding the Nation and help in boosting the country’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR”

    The workshop had in attendance farmers, representatives of Research Institutes, and other stakeholders in the Agricultural sector.

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  • NIMET Advises Farmers on Planting Season

    Farmers should always get adequate information from relevant agencies before they begin planting.

    This became necessary in order not to be deceived by the early rains of the year.

    An official of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, NIMET, Mr Oyegade Adeleke gave the advice in Ibadan at a training organized by the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, NISER for agricultural stakeholders on weather and climate change.

    Mr Adeleke explained that the weather and climate change were determinants for farming activities hence the need for farmers to always take them into consideration for a bountiful harvest.

    I want to urge you to get weather forecast on a daily and weekly basis to guide you in avoiding wasted efforts”.

    On his part, the Executive Secretary of Human Environment Development Agency, HEDA, Mr Arigbabu Sulaiman stressed the need for farmers to acquaint themselves with up till date information particularly, on the planting season.

    “There is the need for you to be conversant with the weather forecast. This is to avoid losses that could arise from early rains that could stop abruptly resulting in planted crops being destroyed”

    Some of the participants at the programme implored government at all levels to subsidise farms inputs and ensure proper dissemination of information to farmers to enhance food sufficiency.

    Biyi Fadahunsi

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  • Expect rain, thunderstorm from friday – NIMET

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rains and thunderstorms from Friday to Sunday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours of Friday.

    According to it, there are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Borno, Yobe and Kebbi States later in the day.

    The agency predicted intermittent rains over the North-central region throughout the forecast period.

    NiMet forecast light rains over the inland and coastal cities of the south in the morning hours with moderate rains over the inland and coastal region later in the day.

    “For Saturday, a cloudy atmosphere is expected over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina and Sokoto States during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano and Sokoto States.

    “The North central region is expected to be cloudy with chances of morning rains over parts of Kwara, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory,” it said.

    According to it, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Plateau and Nasarawa States during the afternoon and evening hours.

    It envisaged a cloudy atmosphere over the inland and coastal cities of the south with chances of light rains over Rivers and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.

    The agency anticipated prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Enugu, Imo, Edo and the coast later in the day.

    The agency forecast a cloudy atmosphere over the northern region on Sunday with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Borno and Sokoto States during the morning hours.

    It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno and Adamawa States during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “The North central region is expected to be cloudy in the morning hours. Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau and Benue States during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “ The inland and the coastal cities of the South are expected to be cloudy in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, moderate rains are expected over parts of Ogun, Imo, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States,” it said.

    According to the agency, the northern parts of the country are still at risk of floods. Emergency agencies are expected to be on alert.

    The agency also advised airline operators to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    Premium Times/Titilayo Kupoliyi

  • Flood: Ogun Govt. Warns Residents To Relocate

    Ogun State Government has advised residents in flood prone areas to temporarily relocate to avoid major flood disaster following the Federal government’s warning of impending flood in Ogun and other states.

    The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun who stated this in Abeokuta, revealed that no fewer than forty communities in ten local government areas of the state were  at the risk of flood.

    Mr. Abudu-Balogun noted that the advice became imperative following the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NIMET), 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, which included Ogun as one of the states to be affected by the flood.

    He noted that the advice became imperative following the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NIMET), 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, which included Ogun as one of the states to be affected by the flood.

    The commissioner listed the local government areas to include Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ifo, Obafemi Owode, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Ado-Odo/Ota, Yewa South , Ogun Waterside and Ijebu East.  
    He said that the state had marked illegal structures built on waterways for demolition, adding that these structures would soon be demolished by the government.

    Mr. Abudu-Balogun blamed indiscriminate dumping of refuse in water channels and building of illegal structures on waterways as the major causes of flooding and added that the government had embarked on dredging of rivers and clearing of canals across the state while asking residents of flood prone areas to relocate to safer locations as part of efforts to prevent disasters. 

    He disclosed that the state in the last one year had arrested and prosecuted one hundred and twenty eight offenders for indiscriminate dumping of refuse on waterways and other environmental offences.

    The commissioner emphasized that enforcement of environmental laws would be more intense, noting that violators would be sanctioned appropriately with the view to improving the residents’ attitude to environmental safety. 

    Oluremi Olugbenro /Wale Oluokun

  • NEMA Tells Osun Residents to Vacate River Banks, Waterways

    The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has appealed to
    residents of Osun State to vacate river banks and waterways to avoid
    loss of life and property.

    It also warned that there would be heavy rain between August and
    November resulting in flooding.

    The zonal head of operations for Ekiti, Osun and Ondo states, Mr
    Olusegun Afolayan stated this while inspecting flood-prone areas with
    his team and officials of Osun State Emergency Management Agency, OSEMA, in Osogbo.

    According to Mr Afolayan, Osun was one of the 28 states Nigerian
    Meteorological Agency, NIMET said would experience flooding with high
    probable risk flood areas in Osogbo and Ila-Orangun together with 14
    other local governments.

    He said the only way to reduce effects of the predicted flooding is by
    allowing water to flow its natural course without hindrance.

    Folake Oye

  • 18 States to Experience Flooding – NIMET

    The Nigeria Meteorological Agency forecast suggests that 74 local governments in 18 states nationwide will experience flooding this raining season.

    Two of the councils listed as highly prone are in Osun State.

    Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola visited the local governments on the preparedness to avert its likely consequence.

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    Adenitan Akinola