Institutional Capacity and the Roles of Key Actors in Fire Disaster Risk Reduction: The Case of Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract Inefficient and ineffective fire management practices are common to most urban areas of developing countries. Nigerian cities typical examples high vulnerability low preparedness level for disaster. This study examined the institutional framework disaster risk reduction (FDRR) explored roles key actors in Ibadan, a large traditional city Nigeria. The was anchored on concept governance. A case research design adopted using primary secondary data. Primary data were obtained through field observation aided by structured checklist informant interview. Interviews conducted officials major organs FDRR—Oyo State Fire Service (OSFS) Oyo Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA). identified disjointed fragmented approach management. Matters relating recovery domiciled under OYSEMA, while emergency response disasters prerogative OSFS. results show that only five out 11 local government had public stations; three stations an on-site water supply; lacked firefighting vehicles; distribution facilities uneven. Two responded 80% all cases 12 years. concluded structure resources more empowered respond disaster, rather than facilitating capacity reduce risk.