The Effect of Location on the Adoption of Flood Hazards Mitigation in the Forcados Basin of the Niger Delta

Abstract

Space perception and locational decisions affect the adoption of flood hazards mitigation in vulnerable areas. In the Forcados Basin of the Niger Delta region, the floodplain dwellers’ choice of mitigation measures is a function of a complex process involving several variables. The spatial distributions of floodplain dwellers’ residences were investigated in terms of their proximity and exposure to the hazard vis-à-vis information on the adjustments made. The results of the study suggest that the adoption of flood mitigation measures require little planning and are highly related to location in the Forcados Basin.

DOI: 10.7176/JEES/12-7-05

Publication date:July 31^st 2022