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thecommonwealth.org While the hundreds of thousands affected by
the flood in Benue have since been left to their own devices, nature is wreaking havoc on communities in several other states across the country.
Within the past one month, villages, schools and farmlands were flooded or submerged as
more and more Nigerians have joined the growing population of internally displaced persons.

Instructively, while Nigeria has many challenges, the environment is not often listed as one of them.
That only shows our lackadaisical disposition to serious issues.
It is therefore time Nigeria became part of the global trend
of putting issues of the environment on the front burner while the relevant authorities should
be more proactive, especially in the prevention of natural disasters.

And when they inevitably occur, governments at all tiers,
complemented by private organisations and well-endowed
individuals, should come to the aid of the victims as we see in other parts of the world.

Meanwhile, elementary science teaches that as global temperatures rise, oceans get warmer and when water heats up,
it expands and sea levels rise as we have been witnessing in several countries in recent times.

It is therefore no surprise that in several coastal cities across the world today, climate
change is creating a situation where too much water comes at an unexpected time, or in unexpected places causing serious
problem. It is then little wonder that the densely populated, low-lying cities
and towns in our country have also become an environmental nightmare for most of the inhabitants on account of flooding.

However, beyond the intervention of the government at all levels is the need for Nigerians to begin to imbibe the correct attitude to waste disposal as flooding in some of our major cities cannot be solely explained by force of nature.
The habit of the people indeed plays a crucial role in what has been happening over
the years anytime it rains. Most of the drains are blocked due to the indiscriminate throwing on the roads and drainages disposable
cans and pure water sachets, among others.

These dirty attitudes quite naturally lead to blockages of canals and
manholes resulting in the type of floods that have
been witnessed in recent weeks. For instance,
Lagos presents a clear example in this regard as most flood-prone areas are
replete with buildings erected on water channels.
This ugly trend must stop while the state government should ensure that all those buildings are pulled down to ensure the free flow of water into
the canals.

However, it is not enough for the government to just ask citizens to leave
their houses built on flood path without providing compensations or any measures for their relocation, especially if those buildings have all the
requite permits. Also, there is need for the authorities to resettle those living in flood-prone areas.
A town like Lokoja, in Kogi State, is an example of where a massive
intervention is needed.

Naturally, there will be resistance from people who would not like to move from their
present habitat. But they must be made to realise the consequences of whatever choice
they make between accepting to be resettled or risk their lives
and livelihoods.

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