Iroegbu Okey
Sun rays in Nigeria are devastating most especially during the dry season. It is always at its peak between November and January when the season is taking its toll on the environment. At this point in time the temperature reaches between 37 to 40 degrees farenheight in the Southern part of Nigeria while it is hotter in the north.
To contend with the scorching heat and accompanying sun rays, Nigerians resort to wearing sun glasses to reduce the effect of the sun rays to their eyes. To confirm this, it took the writer to Seme Border where various activities were going on in the scorching heat of this season. The first respondent was one Mr Bright Ibekwe, a Customs Broker who hurriedly told me that without the sun shade as he called it, he cannot effectively carry out his business successfully. He further confirmed that without it he feels dizzy and may faint.
To confirm his views he pointed at other passers-by also wearing same. "My brother look over there you will notice what I am telling you. Every ten persons that pass through that gate seven or even eight of them are wearing sun shades". When asked why it is prevalent at this area, he was quick to point to a direction which he said is the Atlantic Ocean. According to him "the Atlantic Ocean over there reflects the sun rays over to this side between the early hours of the day and the result is this scorching heat"
SCIENTIFIC PROOF. Efforts were made to scientifically confirm his views but there were no experts within the area to take on. By mere observation, it is glaring that the heat is unbearable at this period.
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