THE DESECRATION, DESTRUCTION AND DISPLACEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2022 NIGERIAN FLOOD
Keywords:
Nigerian floods, Disaster management, Flood, Humanitarian crisis, Infrastructure damage, Cultural heritage loss.Abstract
One of the worst floods to ever hit Nigeria occurred in 2022 as a result of a combination of strong seasonal rainfall and water released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. 33 of the 36 states in Nigeria were hit by this calamity, which claimed over 600 lives and forced 1.4 million people to from their homes. The enormous effects of the flood brought to light serious shortcomings in Nigeria's response and preparedness mechanisms for disasters. The objectives of this research are to appraise the devastation and uprooting brought about by the floods of 2022, appraise the efficacy of early warning systems and policies for disaster management, and explore the function of non-governmental organizations and international aid in offering assistance and bolstering recuperation endeavors. A mixed-methods strategy was used to acquire the data, integrating interviews, field surveys, and secondary sources. The results showed significant damage to religious, cultural, and infrastructure sites
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