Flood Disaster and Its Socio-Economic Effects on Livelihoods in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria

Afenge Kingsley Izevbekhai and K. A. Eghafon

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Abstract: This study examined flood disaster and its socio-economic effects on livelihoods in Benin Metropolis, Edo State. The study specifically examined the factors responsible for flooding and the extent of the social and economic disruption caused by flooding in Benin Metropolis. A qualitative method was employed, using in-depth interviews and observation. The study population comprised people affected by flooding in Benin Metropolis, while 36 household heads were purposively selected as key informants. The data generated were transcribed, analysed and presented descriptively in relation to the study objectives and the cultural ecology and political economy theories. The findings established that flooding occurs mainly because of blocked drains, poor waste-management practices, indiscriminate land use, population growth and selective governmental intervention. These factors contribute to the frequency and intensity of flooding in the study area. Flooding was also found to cause considerable disruption to the socio-economic lives and livelihoods of residents. The study recommends that the government urgently develop and implement a comprehensive policy for mitigating flooding in Benin Metropolis.

Date: 2026-08-10
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