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Motorists, residents stranded as floods take over Mararaba-FCT road
Motorists, residents stranded as floods take over Mararaba-FCT road
Motorists and commuters along the busy Mararaba to Abuja city centre were stranded on Monday, owing to gridlock caused by floods, aftermath of a heavy downpour.
O24news reports that the flooding and gridlock created chaotic scene at the Mararaba section of the road, in New Kara Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
NAN reports that the rains, which began early hours on Monday morning, overwhelmed the area’s poor drainage system, causing severe flooding that took over the road.
Many vehicles broke down in the floods, as drivers struggled to navigate the deep water, complicating the already severe traffic congestion.
Residents and commuters faced hours of delay while trying to catch commercial vehicles in the midst of the gridlock.
Mr Peter Obi, a resident, said that the situation was made difficult as some commercial bus drivers seised the opportunity to hike fares.
“Every time it rains like this, we face the same problems. The drainage system can’t contain the water, and it always leads to flooding and traffic congestion.
“ Now, with the fare hike, it is just unbearable. The government really needs to do something about this,’’ he said.
Another commuter, Vincent Okonkwo, said transportation fares always increase whenever it rains.
“When there is no rain, I spend about N1, 000 from my house in Ado to Wuse zone 2, where my office is. Now, I am spending about N2, 000 to get to the destination.
“As it is now, the traffic is heavy, and I am not even sure when I will get to the office,” he said.
Another commuter, Miss Blessing Ani, who lived in Masaka and worked in Berger, said she paid extra N1,200 to get to her office
“Right now, with the rain, I am payimg N2, 200 instead of the N1, 000 I usually pay to my office,’’ she said.
“This is worrisome because of the economic situation in the country. Some time, I don’t even go to work because of the hike in fare when it rains,” she said.
Ani called on the local government, Nasarawa state and the FCT Administration to come to the aid of millions of residents and commuters in the area.
She also enjoined the management of Young Shall Grow Transportation Company, which frontage is more affected by the flooding, to embark on palliative measure, pending a final solution by the appropriate authority.
Ani said the transport company should see the palliative measure as corporate social responsibility.
Jos DisCo urges Gombe customers to reciprocate improved power supply
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED), on Wednesday, appealed to its customers in Gombe State to pay their electricity bills as a way of reciprocating the improved power supply in the state and its franchise.
Mr Abdu Mohammed, the managing director of JED, made the call while speaking at a customer consultative forum held in Gombe.
Mohammed decried the non-payment of electricity bills by consumers in the state, noting that the attitude of energy users in that regard was posing a big challenge to the company.
Represented by Mr Yerima Baba, the manager of Doma regional office, Mr Mohammed said the customers had a duty to pay for services that they have enjoyed.
According to him, this will enable JED sustain the improvement towards guaranteeing customers’ satisfaction across its franchise.
He stated that in the month of August, the energy bill for the state was N1.3 billion and only about 15.4 per cent of the total bills charged had been paid by customers.
“The electricity business is changing gradually and drastically. It is well known that Jos electricity is giving out the total volume of energy.
“There are feeders we give up to 100 per cent energy; this means that if translated to money, our monthly energy increases as well as the bill.
“But unfortunately, the response from the customers is appalling, so bad that if it continues like that, it would be difficult to sustain the business.
“We are consuming the total energy that is worth over N2 billion yet, the income generated from the two regions in Gombe State as at Tuesday September 17 is less than N200 million.
“We were billed over N1.3 billion for the month of August for the whole of Gombe and Doma,” he said.
Mohammed said there was high level of apathy in terms of payment of electricity bills, lamenting that people were paying just what they like.
“We are calling on customers to reciprocate now that energy is stable and availability is increasing; we are out to serve you please help us to serve you better,” he said.
Mohammed also decried the high rate of energy theft and vandalism which he said was affecting the company.
Also speaking, Mr Saad Abubakar, the manager of Gombe regional office said JED was working to improve on its metering, adding that improvements and customers’ satisfaction remained a critical component of the organisation.
Abubakar commended the customers for turning out to engage with JED on how to improve service delivery while assuring them that all genuine concerns raised would be addressed.
Our correspondent reports that customers during the engagement lauded JED for improved power supply in the state.
Entertainment
Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute
Tito Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother and Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70; Nigerians Pay Tribute
Tito Jackson, renowned as a member of the iconic Jackson 5 and the older brother of Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. His death has sparked a wave of mourning among fans in Nigeria and around the world.
Tito’s contributions to music and his role in the Jackson 5, a group that revolutionized pop music, are being remembered fondly.
Tributes are pouring in as fans and fellow musicians celebrate his legacy and the significant impact he had on the music industry.
Yobe Govt Donates N100m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has extended a N100 million donation to the Borno State Government to aid victims of the recent Maiduguri floods. The announcement was made during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri on Saturday.
In addition to the state donation, Governor Buni also pledged a personal contribution of food items worth N50 million to assist those affected by the floods. He described the humanitarian crisis as devastating and urged everyone to come forward with support.
“Yobe and Borno states are like twins, sharing similar hardships. We must stand by each other in times of need,” Buni stated.
The Yobe Governor also expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the disaster and wished a quick recovery for the injured.
Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to Governor Buni and the people of Yobe State for their generosity and solidarity. He highlighted the strong bond between the two states, noting that Buni’s administration has further strengthened the unity between Borno and Yobe.
“The people of Yobe and Borno are one family, and this support reinforces that connection. We deeply appreciate the gesture,” Zulum said.
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