BUILDING PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT TO THE CITIZENS AS A MEASURES OF CURTAILING THE MENACE OF FLOOD IN IBAJI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE.

ABSTRACT This project was carried out with the aim of enlightened the citizens of Ibaji community on how the menace of flood can be curtailed. The system used involved questionnaires administration which included two independent variables I.e male and female and dependent variable I.e the questions, also oral interview with five persons from the community. The questionnaire was designed to gather information from respondents, while a verbal interview was carried out in order to directly understand the views of people living in the community. These applications were accessed to give wide understanding of the magnitudes of flooding in the study area. Generaly Flood remains a significant threat to many communities across Nigeria even to the world at large, with Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi State being particularly vulnerable. Floods have significant impacts on the populace of Ibaji community, affecting both people and the environment. In order to effectively mitigate the impacts of flooding, building public enlightenment among citizens is crucial. By educating the community about flood risks, prevention measures, and early warning systems, residents can be empowered to take proactive steps to mitigate the impact of flooding. This abstract highlights the importance of public enlightenment as a key measure in curbing the devastating effects of floods in Ibaji Local Government Area and emphasizes the need for similar strategies to be implemented at both state and national levels in Nigeria.