Navigating Environmental Migration in Nigeria: Trends, Impacts, And Strategic Responses
Abstract
This paper examines the growing phenomenon of environmental migration in Nigeria, analyzing its patterns, consequences, and management strategies. The study reveals an increasing trend of population displacement driven by climate change, desertification, flooding, and resource degradation, particularly affecting the Lake Chad Basin and coastal regions. Our analysis demonstrates that environmental migration significantly impacts Nigeria's socio-economic fabric, creating pressures on urban infrastructure, exacerbating resource conflicts, and reshaping traditional livelihood patterns. The research identifies key adaptation and mitigation strategies, including climate-resilient agriculture, early warning systems, and targeted social protection programs. However, these interventions face substantial governance challenges, including limited institutional capacity and complex land tenure systems. The study also explores ethical dimensions, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and climate justice. Drawing on both quantitative data and qualitative case studies, we argue for an integrated policy framework that balances immediate humanitarian needs with long-term resilience building. This research contributes to the growing literature on environmental migration while providing practical insights for policymakers addressing this critical challenge in Nigeria.
Keywords
Environment, Migration, Adaptation, Nigeria
Supporting Institution
Nil
Project Number
NIL
Ethical Statement
Nil
Thanks
Thanks for giving me privileges to send my research article to your great journal
References
- Abubakar, I. R., &Dano, U. L. (2018). Socioeconomic challenges and opportunities of urbanization in Nigeria. Urbanization and its impact on socio-economic growth in developing regions, 219-240.
- Adekola, O., Lamond, J., Adelekan, I., &Eze, E. B. (2020). Evaluating flood adaptation governance in the city of Calabar, Nigeria. Climate and Development, 12(9), 840-853.
- African Union. (2015). Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
- Agbonifo, P. (2016). Risk management and regulatory failure in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria: reflections on the impact of environmental degradation in the Niger Delta Region. Journal of sustainable development, 9(4), 1-10.
- Ahmad, S.A., Nura, I. B., Umar, A., Abdulkadir B., Adamu H. (2021). Evaluation Of Community Preparedness On Flood Management; A Public Survey In Kano Metropolitan. Academic Platform Journal of Natural Hazards and Disaster Management 2(1), 37-46, 2021 DOI: 10.52114/apjhad.919669
- Ahmed, Y. A., &Olaitan, R. A. (2024). The Challenges of Deforestation and Management in Nigeria: Suggestions for Improvement. Ghana Journal of Geography, 16(1), 193-220.
- Akinyemi, T. E., &Ikuteyijo, L. O. (2021). 'They said we should go back to where we came from': Experiences of environmentally displaced women in Lagos, Nigeria. Migration and Development, 10(3), 415-432.
- Amoke, A. B., Timothy, A. T., &Busayo, O. I. (2022). Gender analysis of income inequality and poverty among rural households in Nigeria: Evidence from Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State.
- Amuda-Kannike, A., Amuda-Kannike, Y., & Jude-Akaraonye, G. O. (2023). An Examination of the Nigerian Climate Change Laws and Policies: Stagnation or Progress?
- Aroh, K. (2019). Globalization, industralization and population growth the fundamental drivers of pollution in a given society (India). SSRN Electron J.