Flood management principles in a wetland: a review of some scenarios in nigeria
Floods are naturally occurring phenomena that are part of the physical and biological process which have shaped our nation’s landscape. It is a seasonal phenomenon in Nigerian environment and manifest when there is prolonged rainfall. In most cities in the Niger Delta, Nigeria and the rest of the world, the flood situation is worsening. Flood plains and wet lands are delicate ecosystem that should be effectively managed to control the menace of flooding. Flood plains are synonymous with wetlands.