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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

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Page 1: Challenges to the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction policies by stakeholder agencies in developing economies – a Study of NEMA in South-East Nigeria

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

Page 2: Challenges to the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction policies by stakeholder agencies in developing economies – a Study of NEMA in South-East Nigeria

An Introduction

Hazards and Disasters (What are they?)

Hazards and Disasters in Nigeria

- Ethnic and Religious Intolerance - Inter-community violence

Page 3: Challenges to the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction policies by stakeholder agencies in developing economies – a Study of NEMA in South-East Nigeria

Hazards and Disasters in Nigeria (Cont’d)

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

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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

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Disaster Management Legislation

Affiliation with UNISDR

National Platforms: NDRP NDMF

Concerned Parties

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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

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Lack of Equipment

Poor Communication

Unqualified members of staff

No disaster preparedness plan in frameworks

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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

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Conclusion

More commitment from government

Ensuring responsibility and compliance

Adapting preparedness plans into working frameworks

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Thank you!Contact details:

Iloka Nnamdi Gregory

Post Graduate Researcher

Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Northumbria University

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +447951583150