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COP28: Why I Decided To Attend UN Climate Change Conference Virtually – Obaseki

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that he was invited to attend the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC commonly known as COP28, but opted to join the conference virtually on account of the reforms initiated to develop the State’s digital economy.

In a chat with BBC Pidgin, the governor who reeled out a list of achievements recorded in the last seven years of his administration in the state, noted that the state has transitioned to paperless work mode which has made working in Edo civil and public service flexible, better and more productive.

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According to him, “I was invited to attend the COP28 in Dubai, but I told them I am going to join them virtually. We have a lot to showcase in the state as regards climate change. We are tackling deforestation, planting trees and preserving our land. Illegal tree logging is causing erosion in the state and we are determined to end the trend. It is still raining in December; there is climate change and we are working to protect our people.”

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Obaseki noted that the state is massively investing in the digital economy especially with investment in digital infrastructure and manpower development.

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He said: “In terms of technology, we have trained 6 cohorts of 100 students each on software engineering. Some of them are working for blue-chip companies from Edo here. We have deployed 2000km of fibre optic cable infrastructure across the State’s 18 local government areas. That is why we are able to go fully paperless in the State’s civil and public service.”

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NiMet Forecasts Three-day Sunshine, Cloudy Weather From Monday

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a mix of sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region during the morning hours.

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NiMet said by afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain would be expected in parts of Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, and Kaduna States.

The outlook partly read,”For the central region, sunny skies with some cloud cover are anticipated in the morning.

READ ALSO:NiMet Predicts 3-day Thunderstorms, Rains From Monday

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Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms and moderate rain are forecast over Plateau, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara, Nasarawa, and Niger States.

“Cloudy skies are expected in the southern region, with morning rains likely over Akwa Ibom.

“This will be followed by thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in parts of Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Delta, Ekiti, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.”

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According to the agency, on Tuesday, thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa, with other areas in the North experiencing sunny weather with patches of cloud in the morning.

READ ALSO:NiMet Forecasts 3-day Sunshine, Cloudiness In Some States Starting Sunday

It was stated that, “Moderate rain is forecast later in the day for Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, and Bauchi States.

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“In the central region, morning thunderstorms with light rains are expected in the FCT, Benue, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, and Kogi, with afternoon or evening thunderstorms and moderate rains in the same states.

“Southern regions will see cloudy skies in the morning, with thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain in the afternoon or evening, especially in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Edo States.

“By Wednesday, thunderstorms with light rain are expected in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto States in the morning, while the rest of the North will experience sunny weather with cloud patches.”

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The agency said moderate rains were forecast later in the day across Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, and Kaduna.

In the central region, sunny skies with sunshine intervals are predicted for the morning, while thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain will occur later.

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“The southern region is expected to be cloudy in the morning, with thunderstorms and heavy rain in the afternoon and evening.”

NiMet advised the public to take precautionary measures, as strong winds might precede thunderstorms.

READ ALSO:NiMet Forecasts Three-day Thunderstorms, Rain From Wednesday

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It said loose objects should be secured to avoid damage.

The agency also urged people to avoid driving during heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances during storms, and stay away from tall trees due to the risk of falling branches.

Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective flight planning.

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“Residents are encouraged to stay informed by following updates via NiMet’s official website: www.nimet.gov.ng,” the outlook read.

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Meet Professor Who Sells Vegetables

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Professor Nasir Hassan-Wagini of Biology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, who produces and sells vegetables, has advised students and youths to key into small businesses rather than wait for white-collar jobs.

Hassan-Wagini advised on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria at a weekly market in Batsari, Katsina state, where he sells the produce.

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The professor said he was born by a farmer, grew up as a farmer, and went into produce businesses at an early stage of life.

He said that his story became popular after he was promoted to the rank of professor.

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“My call to the NCE, Diploma, and degree graduates is that they should feel free and start small businesses in their communities instead of staying idle.

“I’m a professor of plant resources at UMYU, I want youths and students to look at me, know my rank and position, and I still engage in small business of this nature.

“That may clear their minds because they feel shame and are too big to go into such small types of businesses.

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“So, stop staying at home doing nothing when you did not get a job, start with small businesses like this one.

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“Our youths should stop going to other places looking for a job, they should get into farming and other small businesses to become self-reliant.

“Self-reliance is key to a successful life. Try to merge your education with vocational skills for your good,” he said.

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One of his neighbours in the market, Malam Uzairu, said that they enjoy staying with the professor in the market.

He described the professor as trustworthy, humble, and kind in his interaction with people.

We respect him and he respects us. In fact, he is a nice person who knows how to relate to all categories of people,” Uzairu said.

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Teachers’ Strike: VeryDarkMan Takes Protest To Wike’s Doorstep, Teaches Kids

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Controversial social media critic and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has staged a protest at the FCT Minister’s gate in Abuja.

The PUNCH reports that primary school teachers in the FCT, have been on strike since the 24th of March, 2025, now for more than 90 days, over the failure of the Area Council Chairmen to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000.

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VDM on Monday, gathered schoolchildren dressed in uniform, and organised class where he taught the children letters of the alphabet.

“S for Suegbe, T for Tinubu, W for Wike”, VDM called out, while the children repeated.

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VeryDarkMan however refused to speak to our correspondent, when approached.

He insisted that the Minister’s gate would form the new classroom for the children.

At the time of filing this report, the students are currently on break, eating rice and chicken provided by VDM and friends.

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