Flood hazards are the most common and destructive of all natural disasters. This
study examines some of the challenges of urban flood disaster management in
Nigerian cities using the case of Jalingo metropolis in Taraba State, Nigeria. Data
for this study was generated through participant observation, interview with
relevant stakeholders and information from Nigerian Newspapers and internet.
The result of this study shows that the amount of damages to properties and
number of people affected are enormous. The result also shows that disaster
management response by government agencies, voluntary organizations and civil
societies was very poor in the 2011 flood disaster compared to the 2005 flood
disaster. Some of the challenges to disaster management response in the study
area include poor logistics and inadequate trained personnel. This study
recommends the training of SEMA personnel and provision of adequate logistics
such as communication gadgets, vehicles etc.