Challenges to the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction policies by stakeholder agencies in developing economies – a Study of NEMA in South-East Nigeria 

By:Iloka Nnamdi Gregory and Geoff O’Brien

Presented by:Iloka Nnamdi Gregory

An Introduction

Hazards and Disasters (What are they?)

Hazards and Disasters in Nigeria

- Ethnic and Religious Intolerance - Inter-community violence

Hazards and Disasters in Nigeria (Cont’d)

- Oil pollution and explosions - Fires - Erosions - Political clashes - Road accidents

Hazards in South-East Nigeria

Background on South-East Nigeria

Hazards and Disasters in South-East Nigeria

- Gully erosions - Constant flooding - Political thuggery - Communal clashes

Disaster Management Legislation

Affiliation with UNISDR

National Platforms: NDRP NDMF

Concerned Parties

Problems with Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria

Lack of understanding and knowledge of roles by concerned parties

Little funding

The issue of state and local level communication

Lack of Equipment

Poor Communication

Unqualified members of staff

No disaster preparedness plan in frameworks

Reforms to Disaster Management Legislation

Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria still developing

Progress made by Nigerian government and NEMA

Issues with Disaster Law and implementation in Nigeria

Conclusion

More commitment from government

Ensuring responsibility and compliance

Adapting preparedness plans into working frameworks

Thank you!Contact details:

Iloka Nnamdi Gregory

Post Graduate Researcher

Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Northumbria University

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Email: nnamdi.iloka@northumbria.ac.uk

Phone: +447951583150