A Probe of the Level of Nigeria Maritime Sector’s Vulnerability to Climate Change

Abstract

The study probed into the level of Nigeria maritime sector’s vulnerability to climate change. It specifically provided answer to the questions raised, which were; how vulnerable are the Nigerian seaports to climate change? Is there relationship between level of rainfall and relative humidity in Nigeria? What are the conventional coastal challenges as a result of climate change? Are the Nigeria ports located in low lying coastal area? The study further hypothesized that there is no relationship between level of rainfall and relative humidity in Nigeria. The study adopted table, pictograph and correlation for analytical purpose. Findings unveiled that the Nigeria maritime sector is highly vulnerable to climate change. It was thus recommended that the nation should focus on improving the port infrastructure of the high port location and also embrace the concept of mobile port.