Abstract: Changes in climate around the world have caused extreme weather events that continue to upset food production. The problem has assumed worrisome dimensions in Nigeria, especially in areas prone to flooding. This study therefore examined the impact of flooding and food security in Koton Karfe area of Kogi State. The study was premised on five (5) research objectives which included determining the factors responsible for flooding in Koton Karfe, highlight the challenges militating against efforts to address flooding for improved food security in Koton Karfe and proffer strategies to curb flooding for improved food in Koton Karfe. For this reason, the relevant literature were reviewed, the gap in literature was established and the Structural Functionalism Theory was adopted for the study. The study was guided by the survey method hinged on the positivism framework, with data collected from both primary and secondary sources analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Findings from the study showed that flooding has remained alarming in Koton Karfe due to the confluence nature of Kogi State, abrupt construction of buildings, poor drainage systems, cheap cost of land around river banks and flood-prone areas as well as opening of Lagdo Dam by Cameroonian authorities. The result has been reduction of food production evidenced by damaged transport system, submerged farmlands, water pollution and food shortages among others. It is therefore recommended that the Hausa Dam is completed and strong political commitment is shown by the government to tackle the menace of flooding which is having catastrophic effects on food production in Koton Karfe.
Keywords: Impact, Assessment, Flooding and Food Security.
Title: IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF FLOODING ON FOOD SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF KOTON KARFE IN KOGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
Author: Roselyn I Izuagbe, Gbenga Oba Fadare, Aminu Murtala Ibrahim, Kilani Oluwatobi Fatai
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 74-82
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 04-August-2023
