Managing National Emergency in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges

Abstract

National emergency have become a recurring decimal in many parts of the world. They include natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. They also include manmade disasters such as airplane crashes, nuclear accidents, and wars. Nigeria has had her fair share of these emergencies but their management and coordination has left a lot to be desired. This paper attempts to identify these problems that militate against emergency management in Nigeria. It focuses on the work of the National Emergency Management Agency and the impediments to its smooth functioning. The paper recommends proactive management of national disasters particularly in the treatment of people who suffer the consequences of these emergencies.