%B Institutional Diagnosis of Disaster Risk Management in Nigeria: Towards the Design of a New Framework
%I Emerald Publishing Limited
%L eprints17772
%R https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-817-320221005
%X Evidence abounds on surging disasters, mainly as consequences of poor risk identification and
management, which have historically accompanied disaster management in many African
countries. Effective management of disaster risks, whether natural or man-made, is necessary for
building resilience, enhancing mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and adaptation. As
part of a broad-based risk management approach, Nigeria made frantic efforts to mitigate the
effects of various disasters, by establishing relevant institutions and formulating policies. In spite
of these efforts, implementation outcomes have not been adequately quantified and managed.
This study reviews and assesses the policies and practices of disaster risk management (DRM)
vis-á-vis institutional framework in Nigeria. It utilises available data and policy documents to
review and analyse Nigeria’s institutional framework. Furthermore, the study carries out
implicative scenario analysis based on the current institutional framework, to match the DRM
trends. It also proffers recommendations on how best institutions could drive proper DRM in
Nigeria. The strengths, opportunities, gaps and constraints associated with disaster and risk
reduction in Nigeria are then highlighted.
%A Jeremiah Ogaga Ejemeyovwi
%A E. S. C. Osabuohien
%A Oseghale Baryl Ihayere
%A Olarenwaju Omosehin
%A Angie Osarieme Igbinoba
%T Institutional Diagnosis of Disaster Risk
Management in Nigeria: Towards the Design of
a New Framework
%D 2022
%K  Disaster risk management
 Disaster reduction
 Institutions
 Nigeria
 Policy formulation
 Practices