Abstract: Over time, scientists have found that floods affect long-term economic growth. It is on this note that this study examined the effect of flooding on the Nigerian Economic Growth: A case study of Lokoja Kogi State. Other research demonstrates significant income growth differences. However, flood consequences in north central Nigeria have been little documented. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to assess and plan for certain natural and man-made disasters. Comparative correlations were created using descriptive statistics, frequency tables, and percentages. The study concluded that High rainfall levels in Lokoja, Kogi State, affect farms, crop output, livestock, and food availability. We therefore, concluded that, there is high impacts of exposure to floods on the growth of gross state domestic product (GSDP) and human development index (HDI) in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized as such we recommended that the government should help the flood victims. Many victims need refuge and food. After the floods recede, they need money, water, and seeds.
Keywords: Effect, Flooding, Nigerian and Economic Growth.
Title: EFFECT OF FLOODING ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF LOKOJA KOGI STATE
Author: Kilani Oluwatobi Fatai, Gbenga Oba Fadare, Aminu Murtala Ibrahim, Roselyn I Izuagbe
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 234-242
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Published Date: 17-May-2023
