Iwuchukwu, Hope Onuchukwu and EZEDINACHI, IFEOMA E. (2025) FLOOD DISASTERS AND HUMAN DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA, 1970–2023. Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 10 (9). pp. 57-68. ISSN 2237 – 1470
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Abstract
Flood disasters have become one of the most enduring environmental challenges in Nigeria, with origins in both natural and anthropogenic forces. Since the 1970s, recurrent floods have displaced millions, reshaping livelihoods, settlement patterns, and cultural identities. Historical developments such as dam construction, unregulated urbanization, and weak environmental management have amplified the risks, while climate change and transboundary water politics, particularly the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, continue to exacerbate the crisis. Flood induced displacement has generated wide-ranging socio-economic consequences, including food insecurity, rural-urban migration, infrastructural losses, and widening inequality. Vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly bear disproportionate burdens, while overlapping crises of conflict and communal clashes deepen humanitarian pressures. Despite its magnitude, flood displacement receives less policy attention compared to conflict-related crises, resulting in reactive rather than proactive governance. This study argues that flood disasters must be understood not merely as ecological disruptions but as human security challenges that threaten Nigeria’s long-term development. It recommends resilience-centered planning that integrates early warning systems, climate smart infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive governance. Strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially in trans boundary water management, and prioritizing the welfare of displaced populations are also critical. By situating flood displacement within its historical and socio-political contexts, the study underscores the urgency of proactive, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to disaster management in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > D History (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2025 08:23 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2025 08:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5469 |
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