“Rain in January”: Residents React as Ibadan Records First Rain in 2024

• The first rainfall in Nigeria in 2024 has come in an unusual month of January in Ibadan, Oyo State.
• Residents of Ibadan were elated by the rainfall, stating that it reduced the hazy that comes with the harmattan weather of January.
• It was gathered that the rainfall happened at approximately 3:40 am and continued for about 40 minutes, concluding around 4:20 am.

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

Ibadan, Oyo - Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday, January 4, experienced its first rainfall of 2024.

As reported by Punch, the intense rain began at approximately 3:40 am and continued for about 40 minutes, concluding around 4:20 am.

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This unanticipated downpour, lacking lightning, strong winds, and thunderstorms, was observed in areas such as Omi-Adio, Ido Local Government, Ibadan South West Local Government, and various other parts of the city.

Residents react to unusual rainfall

Residents joyfully welcomed the rainfall, considering it a "blessing in the new year."

Mr Paul Ademola, a resident of Omi Adio, expressed relief from the evening heat and mild morning harmattan due to the refreshing rain.

He said:

“It is also a relief from the harmattan haze made worse by untarred roads, causing illnesses among residents of Omi–Adio.

“I think it is important for the local government authority to pay urgent attention to constructing the roads.”

Mr Nicholas Olabanji, a farmer, expressed that the rain was a welcome occurrence and a sign of early rainfall for the year.

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A roadside trader, Mrs Romoke Alao, echoed similar sentiments, considering the rain a blessing and a positive omen for the upcoming year.

It was reported that certain areas in the Ibadan metropolis, such as Oke-Itunu and Mokola in Ibadan South West, did not experience any rainfall.

Akeredolu’s death: Governor Makinde declares three-day mourning in Oyo

In another report, Governor Seyi Makinde has declared a three-day mourning in Oyo State to honour the late Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

This development was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor's aide, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Thursday, December 28.

Akeredolu was lost to the cold hands of death on Wednesday, December 27, following a long battle with leukaemia.

Source: Legit.ng