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FG appoints new directors for aviation agencies

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FG appoints new directors for aviation agencies
• Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has approved a list of new directors for agencies in the ministry.

This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Head of Public Relations and Public Affairs, Mr Odutayo Oluseyi .

The statement indicated that Prof. Vincent Obi is Director, Weather Services, at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, while Prof. Odjugo Akpodiogaga in charge of Research and Training.

Mrs Onyegbule Amarachi is Director of Applied Meteorological Services, Mr Abdulkareem Olayinka, Director, Engineering and Technical Services, Mrs Funke Arowojobe, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Others include Mr Shola Gabriel, Director of Legal Services/Company Secretary, while Mr Nasiru Sani is Director of Human Resources and Administration.

The list also has Alex Yusuf as Director, Finance and Accounts, while Mr Airiohuodion Omonzojie is Director of Corporate Services.

Further details indicated that Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has Mr Balang Godwin, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Mr Yinka Boboye, Director, Air Transport Regulations, while Capt. Donald Spiff is Director of Operations, Licensing and Training.

Other NCAA directors include Mr Michael Achimugu, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection; Mr Omogo Chinedu, AVSEC Regulations, Mr Olufemi Odukoya, Finance and Accounts, Mr Victor Goyea, Airworthiness Standards, while Ms Mary Tufany heads is Director, Legal/Company Secretary.

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The list also has Anastasia Gbem, Director of Human Resources and Administration; Mr Horatius Egwa, Director of Special Duties, and Mrs Rebecca Aghadinazu, Director of Corporate Services.

The minister listed new directors in the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) as follows: Muonemeh Lotenna, Finance and Accounts; Mr John Tayo, Operations, and Mr Abi Nola Ladi, Human Resources and Administration.

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Mrs Ijeoma Ihenachor was appointed Director of Safety Electronic and Engineering Services; Mrs Rita Egbadon, Director of Legal Services/Company Secretary, while Mr Abdulahi Musa is Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Others include Mr Abba Ahmad, Director of Special Duties, and Mr Ibrahim Aliyu, Director of Corporate Services.

New directors were appointed for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), with Mr Abdulahi Babanya to handle Engineers Services; Mr Odita Francis, Operations while Mr Nwobu Patrick is in charge of Transport and Investigation.

Others are Mr Esosa Remwanatua, Director of Legal Services/Company Secretary; Mr Lawal Abdulmumin, Director of Human Resources; Mrs Bimbo Olawunmi, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Mr Okundaye-Oke Folake is Director, Finance and Accounts while Mr Baro Henry is Director, Corporate Services.

For Nigerian Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Muniru Abiodun is Director, Engineers Services; Capt. Abdulahi Mahmood, Director, Airport Operations, Mr Ayodele Atiregun, Finance and Accounts, while Mrs Luqman Eniola is Director, Human Resources and Administration.

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Mr Igbafe Afegbai is Director of Aviation Services, Mrs Bridget Gold, Legal Services/Company Secretary, Mrs Jensen Asaba, Cooperate Services; Mrs Obiageli Orah, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, while Mr Henry Agbebire is Director of Special Duties.

Others are Mrs Joy Agunbiade, Director of Commercial and Business Development, while Director of Cargo Services is to be appointed shortly.

The statement added that a new Directorate for Cargo Services had been created at the FAAN to tackle issues in that area.

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Grid collapse: TCN restores power to 90% substations

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said 90 per cent of its substations have received bulk power supply following efforts to recover the grid which suffered another collapse on Tuesday.

It said the ongoing restoration of the national grid which collapsed for the sixth time this year is ongoing and almost completed.

The Public Affairs General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah said in a press statement that it has restored supply to Abuja.

On Monday, the grid collapsed at about 6:18 p.m., plunging many into darkness.

Checks by our correspondent confirmed that power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5 p.m. to 3.56GW at 6 pm., and then to 0.00GW by 7 pm and 8 pm.

Reacting, electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory decried the incessant grid collapses, describing them as an embarrassment to the country.

But the transmission company in a reassuring message said the problem would be resolved soon.

The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance, on Monday, 14th October 2024 at about 6:48 pm and notes that efforts to fully recover the grid are still ongoing.

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“Although the recovery of the grid commenced immediately, with Azura power station providing the blackstart, grid recovery reached advanced stages at about 10.24 am, today when it encountered a challenge that caused a slight setback in the recovery process.

“The slight setback notwithstanding, TCN continued with the grid recovery process, which has reached an advanced stage, ensuring bulk power availability to about 90 per cent of its substations nationwide.

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The statement added that supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres nationwide.

“Supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centers nationwide.

“The partial disturbance did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station which was islanded from the grid yesterday and continued to supply areas in the South Southern part of the country such as Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132kV transmission Substations during the period.

“Investigation into the cause of the incident will be carried out as soon as the grid is fully restored.”

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FG predicts 5-day heavy downpour across 22 states, FCT

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Buildings partially submerged by flood in Maiduguri in September 2024
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The Federal Government has issued a forecast of five days of heavy rainfall, which could lead to flooding in 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), starting today, October 14, 2024, and ending on October 18, 2024.

The prediction was made by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment in a statement released on Monday.

Communities living along the flood plains of Rivers Donga, Benue, and Ogun have been advised to evacuate immediately due to increasing water levels, which could lead to severe flooding.

Affected Areas.

The following states and their surroundings are predicted to experience rainfall that may result in flooding:

1. Osun State: Ede, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Osogbo

2. Delta State: Escravos
3. Cross River State: Ikon
4. Taraba State: Donga, Ibi, Wukari, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gungun Bodel, Kambari, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro
5. Nasarawa State: Rukubi
6. Kebab State: Argungu, Birnin-Kebbi, Gwandu, Kalgo, Ribah, Sakaba, Yelwa
7. Gombe State: Bajoga
8. Katsina State: Bakori, Funtua
9. Borno State: Biu, Briyel
10. Kaduna State: Birnin-Gwari, Buruku, Kaduna, Jaji

11. Niger State: Bida, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mashegu, Mokwa, New Bussa, Rijau, Sarkin Pawa, Suleja, Wushishi
12. Yobe State: Dapchi
13. Adamawa State: Demsa, Farkumo, Ganye, Gbajili, Jimeta, Mayo-Belwa, Mubi, Natubi, Numan, Song, Shelleng, Wuro Bokki
14. Kogi State: Ibaji, Omala
15. Kwara State: Jebba, Kosubosu
16. ⁠16. Bauchi State: Kari, Tafawa Balewa, Kirfi
17. Plateau State: Shendam
18. FCT: Kubwa, Gwagwalada, Bwari 19. Kano State: Sumaila
20. Oyo State: Kishi 21. Sokoto State: Silame
22. Zamfara State: Majara Advisory.

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The government has urged residents in these areas to take precautionary measures and remain alert.

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The forecast highlights the potential for flash floods, particularly in vulnerable communities.

Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from local authorities and evacuate if necessary.

The Ministry of Environment and disaster management agencies are collaborating with state governments to prepare for emergency responses.

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Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses again

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The national electricity grid has collapsed again throwing the country into darkness.

The grid collapsed at about 6:18 pm on Monday, leaving Nigerians in darkness.

Reports said the power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5 pm to 3.56GW at 6 pm and 0.00GW at 7 pm and 8 pm.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening.

The EEDC informed its customers “of a general system collapse that occurred at 18:48 hours today, 14th October 2024,” saying this has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the EEDC network.

“Consequently, due to this development, all our interface TCN stations are out of supply, and we are unable to provide services to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.

“We are on standby awaiting detailed information of the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo,” the EEDC stated in the statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh.

EEDC distributes power to the five South East states.

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Also, the Abuja Disco confirmed the grid collapse in a statement Monday night.

“Dear Valued Customer, Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 6:58 pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas.

“Rest assured, we are working with the relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your understanding,” the company said.

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