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Resilient Infrastructure as a Tool for Flood Risk Management in Nigeria: A Review

Michael Attah Onugba, Abraham Onugba, Margaret Eke Bamigboye

Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · pp. 37–46 · Published 13 Dec 2022

10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i11644

Abstract

Flooding is a disaster which may occur naturally or as an effect of human activities. Flooding which is a global hazard has resulted in devastating effects on humans and the environment. Thousands of lives are lost and properties worth several millions of dollars are destroyed annually due to flooding in Nigeria. Various Flood Risk Management (FRM) approaches have been employed to manage this menace in Nigeria resulting in little success. This paper highlights the types, causes and impact of flooding in Nigeria as well as evaluate the efforts at local and national levels in FRM. After due considerations of performance and lapses of past efforts, the article advances the resilient infrastructure approach as a formidable and sustainable FRM option for Nigeria.

Flooding flood risk management resilient infrastructure Nigeria

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