ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE LEVEL ON FLOODING CONTROL IN ANIOCHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This work Assessed the Environmental Compliance Level on Flooding Control In Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; Identify the environmental monitoring/compliance strategies/methods used on flood control; ascertain that the environmental strategies /enforcement methods used in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State are in conformity with world best practices and is effective in flood control; access the impact of ineffective environmental compliance on flood control in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State. The study population was 194,702, sourced from the National Population Commission Report 2023. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary data source was the administration of a structured questionnaire with the help of 5 research assistants. A sample size of 399 was obtained using Taro Yamane scientific formula. 350 respondents returned the questionnaire accurately filled. Data from the questionnaire was administered and analysed using simple percentages and mean, and the research hypotheses were tested using a t-test. The findings showed that Environmental monitoring/compliance strategies/methods significantly impact flood control in Aniocha South LGA in Delta State, Nigeria. (t=85.045, pv=.000<0.05). The environmental strategies/enforcement methods employed in Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State are not in line with world best practices. (t=-83.015, pv=.000<0.05). Ineffective environmental compliance had a significant impact on flood control in Delta State, Nigeria (t=80.005, pv=.000<0.05). The study concluded that Environmental monitoring/compliance strategies/methods had a significant impact on flood control. To this end, the study recommends raising awareness about the importance of environmental monitoring/compliance in flood control by engaging the local communities, stakeholders, and business initiatives to promote sustainable land use practices, emulating best practices in terms of strategies and enforcement methods to produce desired results. Finally, strengthening enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with existing environmental regulations is necessary