This study examined the effect of economic resilience on flood disaster mitigation among members of agricultural cooperatives in Anambra Agricultural Zone, Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the relationships between business base diversification and early warning systems, as well as between government good governance and emergency supply. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected from 354 cooperative members selected through a multistage sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, validated through face and content validity, while reliability was established using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC). Hypotheses were tested at a 5% level of significance. Findings revealed a strong and statistically significant positive relationship between business base diversification and early warning systems (r = 0.933, p < 0.05), indicating that diversification enhances members’ capacity to anticipate and respond to flood risks. Similarly, a significant positive relationship was found between government good governance and emergency supply (r = 0.938, p < 0.05), suggesting that effective governance structures improve the availability and distribution of relief resources during disasters. The study concluded that economic resilience, strengthened through cooperative-driven initiatives and supportive governance frameworks, plays a critical role in mitigating flood disasters. The study recommended that agricultural cooperatives promote income diversification and integrate early warning mechanisms, while government agencies should enhance transparency, accountability, and disaster preparedness systems to ensure timely emergency response. These measures will collectively improve resilience and reduce vulnerability among cooperative members in flood-prone areas.
Economic Resilience, Flood Disaster, Mitigation, Agricultural Cooperatives, Agricultural Zone.
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