Innovative Research Application In Disaster Managenent In Niger Delta

Abstract

The increasing rate of natural and man-made disasters in all parts of the world has become so worrisome to stakeholders and world leaders. The situation in Nigeria is what mentioning as the recent incidence of flood disaster which occurred in some parts of the country has caused serious damages and economic losses to the people especially those living in the riverine areas. As the consequences of the disaster begin to take its tore, it becomes necessary to find a way to minimize the impact of this disaster. For this reason, this paper takes an insight into the role of research in disaster management with a view of analyzing the key issues, challenges, implications and way forward. The system theory which was propounded by Ludwig Von Bertarlanffy in 1938 was used as the theoretical framework of analysis. The paper resolved that research provides information needed by individuals, industries and communities to address disaster issues. Poor research and disaster management have negative implications. It was established that an individual, corporate entity or community that fails to conduct a proper research and develop a well-articulated disaster management plan will experience great damages, property and financial losses as a result of the disasters victims of such situation will not be able to recover from the situation on time. The study further recommended that local and national authorities should developed an emergency development plan for effective disaster management, which must include disaster management policy to address disaster issues in Niger Delta and Nigeria.