Tag: environmental engineering Nigeria

The Role of GIS and BIM in Enhancing Stormwater Drainage Quality Control in Nigeria

The Digital Shield: How GIS and BIM are Enhancing Stormwater Drainage Quality Control in Nigeria By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Nigeria, characterised by rapid urbanisation and intense seasonal rainfall, faces immense challenges in managing urban flooding. Cities like Port Harcourt, Lagos, and areas within Anambra State are constantly battling infrastructure […]

Future Trends and Innovations in Stormwater Drainage Quality Control for Nigeria

Future Trends and Innovations in Stormwater Drainage Quality Control for Nigeria By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Nigeria is quickly becoming more urban and populated. Because of this, the country has a growing problem with city floods and dirty water. Big cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja show that old-style […]

Evaluating Hydrological Assumptions in Nigeria’s Drainage Design Codes

Evaluating Hydrological Assumptions in Nigeria’s Drainage Design Codes: A Call for Modernisation in Urban Flood Resilience By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Introduction: The Hidden Flaws Beneath Nigeria’s Flooding Crisis Every rainy season, Nigeria grapples with devastating urban flooding—homes are submerged, roads turn into rivers, and critical infrastructure is compromised. While […]