Role of Information Technology in Solving Environmental Problems in Lagos, Nigeria.

Abstract

Apart from technology causing some environmental problems, it is also one of the best tools we have available to the human race to help us understand how we can fix these problems.  Computers and other information systems are available to man in the prediction of natural and technological events that affect the environment. The paper is an assessment of how efficiently information technology (IT) is used in the Nigerian physical environment. It outlines mainly the procedures of environmental management in Lagos Nigeria in relation to the use and application of geo informatics, computer models and scientific techniques in environmental management. Environmental management bodies in Lagos Nigeria served as the study population and results obtained, formed the criteria from which conclusions were drawn. The study employed the use of questionnaire survey and the method for data analysis is descriptive. The study promotes an objective evaluation of how well environmental organization, management and equipment are performing, with the aim of safeguarding the environment.

Keywords:Environmental organizations, Management, Physical Environment, Problems and Information technology.