FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR FLOODING OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA

E-ISSN: 3026-8982
P-ISSN: 3027-2904
Abbreviated Title: JEMCR
Frequency: Quarterly (Continuous model)
DOI Prefix: 10.70382/bejemcr
Access: Open Access
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ADEBARE, ABEGUNDE SAMUEL; OGUNTOKUN, BABAJIDE FEMI

doi:10.70382/bejemcr.v9i4.038

Authors

ADEBARE, ABEGUNDE SAMUEL Department of Estate Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Author
OGUNTOKUN, BABAJIDE FEMI Department of Estate Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Author

Abstract

The rate of flooding of residential properties is on the increase with its antecedent implications on real estate values. This study investigates the factors responsible for flooding of residential properties in Ibadan, Nigeria. The data set used in this study was obtained from the residents who live within 500 meters radius to the Orogun, Kudeti and Ogunpa rivers in Ibadan North West local government area, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. This is because of their proximity to the rivers known for overflowing their banks. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were applied to arrive at the findings of the study. Relative importance index (RII) showed that encroachment of flood plains is the chief of all factors responsible for flooding while blocked drainage, heavy rainfall, violation of planning regulation and poor refuse disposal ranked 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th respectively. On the other hand, terrain (7^th) and lack of drainage (8^th) had the least ranks. It was recommended among others that Relevant statutory bodies such as Ministry of Land and Urban & Rural development, ministry of Works and other relevant agencies together with law enforcement agencies should ensure flood prevention control policies are properly implemented.