FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF HOUSEHOLDS IN KATSINA URBANAREA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study analysed the Flood Risk Management (FRM) strategies of households in Katsina Urban
area, Nigeria. Yamane's formula was used to obtain the sample size in Wakilin Arewa “B” (369) and
Wakilin Kudu “III” (353) wards of the study area. Systematic random sampling was conducted in each
of the eight flood-prone areas. Structured questionnaires were administered to the most senior person
available in each household within the selected areas. Households' data were analyzed using
descriptive statistics and Welch's T-test was used to test the stated hypothesis which was run in the
analysis ToolPak of Microsoft Excel 2007. The results of the study highlighted that the strategies
adopted through clearing of waterway (58.17%), dredging and de-watering (61.50%) and sanitation
(42.65%) are the major strategies of households before, during and after flood events respectively in
the study area. Also the null hypothesis (Ho) was accepted because the p-value is 0.9 while the
alternative hypothesis is rejected. The study recommends the need for a FRM Action Framework for
the Area, because effective management is done in a collaborative manner.