Empirical Investigation on the Effects of Flooding on Revenue Growth in Agodi Environment of Ibadan, Oyo State

Natural disaster, such as flooding, have profound and far-reaching impacts on various aspects of life, including the tourism industry. The world faces numerous environmental challenges, and among these, flooding stands out as one of the most hazardous natural disasters confronting humanity today. However, limited research exists on the assessment of the impact of flooding on tourism activities within these specific setting. The justification for this study is that limited study was conducted on this study area regarding the impact of flooding on tourism activities in Agodi gardens. Research methods that were adopted was mixed methods research consisting of both quantitative and qualitative data. For quantitative; a descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, with the use of interview-administered questionnaires and an In-depth interview was conducted for the qualitative data. Sample size was calculated using Leslie Kish formular resulting to a quantitative data collection of 422 questionnaires at Agodi gardens. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square were used to analyze data at 5% level of significance, and as well thematic approach was used to analyze information. The mean age of the respondents was 27 years, majority of the respondents (59.7%) were male, 76.3% were Christians, and 42.4% were students. The major visiting party were those who visited alone (36.0%), while about half of the respondents’ purpose of visit was for leisure (50.2%). About 44.5% agreed that flooding caused damages to vegetation, more than half of the respondents (53.6%) agreed that flooding disrupts tourist activities. For In-depth interview, six management staffs all agreed that flooding disrupted the garden which led to the limited number of tourists, poor revenue, poor management of existing facilities, lack of channelization, and the improper construction of drainage system. The study concluded that the threats of flooding in Agodi gardens is real and its impact on the environment is a potential risk factor on the tourists, the local community, the human health, and the revenue growth. This study recommended that the management should monitor the usage of the existing facilities to ensure that drainage systems are well managed. Also, the management should ensure strict adherence to proper waste management practices within the garden.