Devastating coastal erosion imminent in Lagos – Asiodu

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, according to 2006 census figure. Extreme weather and climate events have constituted serious threat to global economic growth over the past few years, especially to the socio-economy Nigeria, severe floods, windstorms, drought and desertification, and several other extreme weather and climate events have impacted negatively on its socio-economy and many people have been affected throughout the country. The country is very prone to flooding mainly along the Niger River through Benue basin and Sokoto basin and this affects agricultural land use to a great extent. Many of the country’s larger rivers have flood plains, which are subject to flooding during the rainy season. Urban flooding occurs in towns located on flat or low lying terrain (coastal areas). The President of Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Philip Asiodu (CON) has warned the federal government that coastal erosion problem in Lagos State is the nation’s “most urgent environmental challenge.” - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/10/devastating-coastal-erosion-imminent-in-lagos-asiodu/#sthash.QPSAmYYR.dpuf