Institutional Approach to Flood Disaster Management in Nigeria: Need for a Preparedness Plan

Obeta, Michael Chukwuma

doi:10.9734/bjast/2014/11844

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“…All nine Niger Delta states were affected by the flood, though the reported impact differed significantly across states (Obeta ). States affected were divided into four categories, A to D, in decreasing order of the severity of the reported impact (Obeta ). Bayelsa and Delta states fell into Category A; Cross River, Edo and Imo states fell into Category B; Abia, Ondo and Rivers states fell into Category C, while Akwa Ibom state fell into Category D (Adebayo and Oruonye ; Obeta ).…”

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Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeneke¹,

Igberi²,

Aligbe

et al. 2019

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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This paper examined climate change adaptation strategies in fish farming and the effect of such methods on the profit of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Using cross‐sectional data obtained from 420 fish farmers from the region and applying multivariate probit and instrumental variable regressions, the study found that fish farmers have adopted a broad range of strategies to address climate risk and that these have significantly increased farmers’ profit. Our findings indicated important relationships between certain farm, socio‐economic and institutional characteristics and the adaptation actions. The study provides useful insight into factors that potentially encourage the adoption of livelihood‐enhancing climate risk adaptation strategies by fish farmers in the Niger Delta region and similar contexts.

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Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeneke¹,

Igberi²,

Aligbe

et al. 2019

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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“…Efforts to manage and assess flood risk in Lagos are aimed at both prevention and control of flooding. Moreover, such efforts have been unprecedented in Nigeria and clearly demonstrate a practical commitment to fighting the flood hazard (Njoku and Udeagha, 2013;Obeta, 2014). However, results from various studies which highlighted the increasing vulnerabilities to flooding indicate that such efforts have so far been of little assistance to the victims of flooding.…”

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“…It is not intended to discuss the structure, specific roles, and the unique position of these agencies with regard to flood management in Lagos. These aspects have been comprehensively discussed by Obeta (2014). However, it is important to mention that the activities of these institutions with regards to disaster management are generally coordinated by NEMA.…”

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Review article: A review and critical analysis of the efforts towards urban flood risk management in the Lagos region of Nigeria

Nkwunonwo

Whitworth

Baily

2016

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. Urban flooding has been and will continue to be a significant problem for many cities across the developed and developing world. Crucial to the amelioration of the effects of these floods is the need to formulate a sound flood management policy, which is driven by knowledge of the frequency and magnitude of impacts of these floods. Within the area of flood research, attempts are being made to gain a better understanding of the causes, impacts, and pattern of urban flooding. According to the United Nations office for disaster reduction (UNISDR), flood risk is conceptualized on the basis of three integral components which are frequently adopted during flood damage estimation. These components are: probability of flood hazard, the level of exposure, and vulnerabilities of elements at risk. Reducing the severity of each of these components is the objective of flood risk management under the UNISDR guideline and idea of "living with floods". On the basis of this framework, the present research reviews flood risk within the Lagos area of Nigeria over the period 1968-2012. During this period, floods have caused harm to millions of people physically, emotionally, and economically. Arguably over this period the efforts of stakeholders to address the challenges appear to have been limited by, amongst other things, a lack of reliable data, a lack of awareness amongst the population affected, and a lack of knowledge of flood risk mitigation. It is the aim of this research to assess the current understanding of flood risk and management in Lagos and to offer recommendations towards future guidance.

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“…Corroborating this view, Olorunfemi and Raheem [20] and Pathak and Ahmad [21,22] emphasized that disaster risk reduction is a new paradigm in disaster management with a body of policies, strategies and practices geared toward curtailing vulnerabilities and disaster risks in society through appropriate prevention, mitigation, preparedness and early warning programmes and facilities. Obeta [23] emphasized that the success towards mitigating and tackling the multiplicity of flood disasters in Nigeria thrives on institutions and research agencies empowered to work out a template, programmes and models for responding to flood alert and early warning thereby improving flood awareness and management. Although, Isbandono et al [24] stated that disaster mitigation is a series of efforts to reduce disaster risk, through physical development and awareness and capacity building in the face of disaster.…”

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Assessment of Community’s Resilience to Flooding in the Flood-prone Areas of the Core Niger Delta, Nigeria

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Wizor

Eludoyin

2019

JGEESI

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The study assessed the community’s resilience to flooding in the flood-prone areas of the Core Niger Delta, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. 790 respondents were selected using a multistage stratified sampling technique in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis of data. Findings showed that the level of community’s resilience to floods in the core Niger Delta included distribution of relief materials by community flood control committee (61.9%); helping flood control committee to effectively use the equipment to detect early flood warning (56.5%), the response committee effectively measured and assessed the extent and risk after every flood incident (52.1%), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) or the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) engaging members of the community flood control committee on capacity building on ways of mitigating flood menace (51.7%); and community constructing flood barks, drainage, dam, etc. in order to control or manage flood incidents (51.1%). The study revealed that the frequency (F=2.661, p<.05) and magnitude (F=1.355, p<.05) of flood determined its intensity in communities in the study area. The study recommended among others that communities should set up an efficient and effective flood control committee in order to effectively tackle the impacts of flood menace, including the Ministry of Agriculture enhancing the knowledge of local farmers in using new and improved inputs and techniques (i.e. smart agriculture) for planting crops that can be harvested before the flooding.

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Institutional Approach to Flood Disaster Management in Nigeria: Need for a Preparedness Plan

Cited by 33 publications

References 7 publications

Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Review article: A review and critical analysis of the efforts towards urban flood risk management in the Lagos region of Nigeria

Assessment of Community’s Resilience to Flooding in the Flood-prone Areas of the Core Niger Delta, Nigeria

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