Tag: flood control Nigeria

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 […]

Why Nigeria Must Adopt a Lifecycle-Based Quality Control Model for Stormwater Infrastructure

The Paradigm Shift: Why Nigeria Must Adopt a Lifecycle-Based Quality Control Model for Stormwater Infrastructure By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Nigeria, the economic powerhouse of Africa, is currently facing a crippling duality in its urban centers: rapid, uncontrolled urbanization juxtaposed with extreme climate vulnerability. The tragic consequence is chronic, destructive […]