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Environment, Migration and COVID-19 Pandemic: The Nigerian Experience
Abstract:
The intersection of migration and climate-related issues has been a significant genre in the history and discourse of human mobility. Today, an increasing number of people are forced to migrate due to natural disasters associated with climate change. Such forced migrations as well as the social, economic, health and security consequences are usually overwhelming for society and governments but especially for the migrants. Pandemics such as COVID-19 critically exacerbate the already bad situation. Nigeria is a good theatre of this multifaceted phenomenon. The desertification from the harsh weather in the Sahara region and the flooding and soil erosion in the South result in large population displacements around the country. The consequent living in camps or camp-like conditions, makes the Covid-19 situation more precarious for these persons of concern. In this presentation, we undertake a succinct overview of the dynamics of interplay of migration and climate change issues and how emergency situations such as pandemics impact this dynamics. Focusing on the Nigerian experience, we pay close attention to the social consequences of the dynamics and its impact on the protection of migrant population and the preservation of the future.
Authors:
- Emeka Xris Obiezu, OSA, PhD
- Professor Ike Odimegwu