Climatic Implications of Environmental Development in Nigeria

Abstract

This study which benefits from reconnaissance surveys and recent hydro-climatic and transport management literature, examines the climatic implications of environmental development in Nigeria. The study discusses the significant roles of weather and climatic elements in facilitating adequate environmental development in the areas of water provision, agricultural production and transportation in Nigeria. In reality, the study observes that essential weather and climatic elements which include solar radiation, rainfall, temperatures, humidity, wind, and soil moisture are not integrated and utilized in the planning and management of water resources, agriculture and transportation in Nigeria. This negligence led to minimized socio-economic benefits, inadequate water supply, poor agricultural production, road accidents, train derailments and airplane crashes in the country. Based on its findings, the study suggests, inter-alia, that adequate and sustainable water provision, food and cash crops production and efficient transport system could be realized in Nigeria on incorporation of essential climatic guidelines in the planning and management of these three significant sectors.

Keywords: Climate, Implications, Development, Water, Agriculture, Transport.