Gidan Madi Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Teacher Education (GMMJTE)
ISSN: 3092-8397

Vol. 1 Issue No. 3 September 2025 / Article

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF 2024 FLOOD DISASTER ON EDUCATION IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE

DAUDA, Daniel
Department of Biology Education Federal College of Education Gidan Madi, Sokoto State
danieldauda@fcegm.edu.ng

HASSAN, Samuel
Public Health Worker, Maiduguri, Borno State

AUSA, Abubakar Shehu
Department of Biology Education Federal College of Education Gidan Madi, Sokoto State

Abstract
The 2024 flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State, had significant implications for the education sector, disrupting academic calendars, damaging infrastructure, displacing both learners and teachers, and limiting access to learning materials. This study assessed the impact of the flood on the educational system in Maiduguri, with a focus on the nature and extent of disruption, coping mechanisms adopted, and support received by stakeholders. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to a systematically selected sample of 150 respondents, comprising students, teachers, and education officials. Findings revealed that 73.3% of respondents experienced academic disruption, 66.7% reported infrastructure damage, and 60.0% noted displacement. Coping strategies included the establishment of temporary learning centers (46.7%) and limited online learning opportunities (16.7%), although 36.6% of respondents indicated that no intervention took place. Support was provided primarily by government agencies (40.0%) and NGOs (30.0%), while 13.3% reported receiving no assistance. These results highlighted the urgent need for proactive disaster preparedness, investment in resilient educational infrastructure, and the development of inclusive emergency response frameworks. The paper recommended integrated strategies involving government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to strengthen the resilience of the education sector and safeguard learning continuity in disaster-prone regions

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2025-09-10

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