Dynamics in the Response Mechanisms of Major Stakeholders During Flood Disaster: A Case Study of Kogi State, Nigeria
Publication Date: 17/06/2019
Author(s): Danjibo Nathaniel D., Adeoye Adesoji E., and Ojo Oladayo S..
Volume/Issue: Volume 2 , Issue 2 (2019)
Abstract:
The study examined the dynamics in the response mechanisms of major stakeholders during flood disaster using a case study of Kogi State, Nigeria. A case study design was adopted. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 4,170 respondents from eight local government areas in Kogi State: Lokoja (900) Idah (250), Kogi (750), Ibaji (700), Ofu (450), Ajaokuta (600), Bassa (120) and Igalamela (400). The instrument for data collection includes in-depth interview, key informant interview and focus group discussion guides. Findings revealed that the response mechanism put in place was not adequately time sensitive since the available disaster management agencies and policies developed were not effectively implemented. There are evidences of flood management policies and strategies. Government should provide alternative settlements to perennial flood disasters by way of relocating the flood impacted communities to areas that are less disaster prone and using electronic and print media sensitization.
