SOIL EROSION IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE (NIGERIA): ASSESSING THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ABSTRACT

Uchegbu, Smart Ndubuisi and Ozulumba, Chike and Ejikeme, Kanu and Okosun, Andrew and Anierobo, Christopher and Obi, N.I and Dr Emeasoba,, Uche R. B and Dr Agwuna, Kenneth K. and Iroegbu, Anthonia SOIL EROSION IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE (NIGERIA): ASSESSING THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ABSTRACT. Godfrey Okoye University.

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Abstract

Soil erosion is a well-known environmental problem in South Eastern Nigeria. It is the removal of soil particles from surface of the earth, transportation and deposition of the particles by the action of wind, heat, and water. Soil erosion encompasses all activities by water in all forms (rain, flood, sea) resulting in soil erosion. Socio-economic problems caused by soil erosion include removal of nutrients from soil leading to low farm produce, destruction of farms resulting in collapse of buildings and homeless inhabitants. Data for this work were obtained through primary sources data which included text books and other articles. People in Awka are affected by soil erosion and therefore, a pressing need to curb the effect of soil erosion in the community. Government should also be involved so as to attract sufficient funds and expertise for achieving effective result.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 02 May 2019 09:48
Last Modified: 02 May 2019 09:48
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/1417

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