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Why Nigerian Drainage Systems Fail: Solid Waste Blockages & Engineering Solutions

Posted on 28 February 2026 - 1:13 pm by

INFRASTRUCTURE CRISIS: Quantifying the Structural and Environmental Impacts of Solid Waste Obstruction in URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS—A CASE FOR ENGINEERING INTERVENTION By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) ABSTRACT This paper presents a forensic engineering assessment of urban drainage infrastructure compromised by indiscriminate solid waste disposal in Nigerian cities. Through detailed site investigation […]

Challenges of Storm Water Management in Urban Areas of Nigeria: A Critical Analysis

Posted on 29 May 2024 - 10:51 pm by

This paper critically analyzes the various challenges associated with stormwater management in urban areas of Nigeria. It explores the interconnected nature of these challenges, encompassing inadequate infrastructure, rapid population growth, poor urban planning, and a lack of financial and institutional capacity.