Anambra State First Lady Dr Nonye Soludo has called on Nigerians to guard against extreme heat, citing projections of 31,400 additional heat-related deaths nationwide from September 2026 to February 2027.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Soludo, who founded the non-governmental organisation Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, advised people to limit their time in direct sunlight, drink plenty of water, wear lightweight clothing and keep indoor spaces ventilated.
Her warning follows a Climate Impact Lab report, “451,000 at Risk: Where Action Can Save Lives During the Super El Niño,” published on September 22, 2026.
Soludo also encouraged people to check on family members and neighbours, particularly in the morning and evening.
Anyone showing signs of severe heat illness should be moved to a cooler place, cooled down and given urgent medical attention, she said.
She reminded Anambra residents that they can call 112 in an emergency and urged the public to take heat-related risks seriously.
“A little caution today can save a life tomorrow,” she said.
As temperatures rise, remember to stay hydrated and spend time in cool, well-ventilated places.
