The Challenge of Curbing Rural-Urban Migration in Nigeria (a Case Study of Etsako West Local Government, Ed0 State)

Student: Samuel Uche Obaji (Project, 2025)
Department of Public Administration
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State

Abstract

This study on "The Challenge of Curbing rural-urban migration in Nigeria (a case study of Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State) seeks to identify rural development programs/projects and the extent of rural urban migration and factors responsible for rural urban migration in the study area. In conducting this study, the researcher elicited relevant data collection. Three hundred and sixty-seven (367) copies of questionnaire were administered to the respondents of the local government area. Subsequently, the collected data were analyzed with Simple percentage and presented in frequency tables for easy comprehension. The hypotheses were also tested through chi-square X2 from the data presentation and analysis. From the findings based on the analyzed data, integrated rural development strategy has been pin-pointed and recommended as a feasible and viable measure toward minimizing the rate of rural - urban migration in Nigeria at large and Etsako West Local Government Area in particular. In order to minimize rural-urban migration, it is recommended that an integrated rural development planning should be pursued with emphasis on the provision of basic amenities as well as provision of employment opportunities in the rural areas through the development and management of agricultural and agro based industries.

Keywords
CURBING CHALLENGE RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE REDUCING STRATEGY.
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