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Flooding in IMO State Nigeria: The Socio-Economic Implication for Sustainable Development

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  • Duru Pat N
  • Chibo Christian N

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The menace of flooding ravaging different areas of Imo state Nigeria has been a recurrent phenomenon in recent years. This research investigated the socio-economic implications of flooding for sustainable development of the state. The paper aimed at investigating, identifying and documenting the socioeconomic implications of flooding to sustainable development of Imo state. The study tried to identify various locations affected by flooding and also examined the positive and negative effects of flood to the area. 500 copies of questionnaires were distributed using systematic sampling in six local government areas of the state used for pilot survey. About 96.8 percent of the questionnaires was retrieved and used for the study. Collected data were presented using frequency tables, charts and percentages. The study identified various locations affected by flooding, years of severe flooding and also identified various effects of flooding in the state. Finally the paper concluded by making recommendations which includes discouraging development of areas prone to flooding among others.

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  • Duru Pat N & Chibo Christian N, 2014. "Flooding in IMO State Nigeria: The Socio-Economic Implication for Sustainable Development," Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, Conscientia Beam, vol. 2(3), pages 129-140.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:hassle:v:2:y:2014:i:3:p:129-140:id:749
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