INTERNATIONAL EMIGRATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN DIASPORA IN LIBYA 2011-2024
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines international emigration and the challenges of human trafficking in Libya: A case study of Nigeria Diaspora in Libya, 2011-2024. Specifically, the study investigates whether Nigeria's socio-economic and political conditions influenced migration to Libya during the period under study; and if the intervention of the Nigerian government and the International Organisation of Migration has been effective in addressing the challenges faced by Nigerian migrants in Libya, 2011 - 2024. By adopting documentary method of data collection, pull and push theory and expost facto research design, the study found that Nigeria's socio-economic and political conditions influenced migration in Libya within the period of study and that Nigeria and IOM interventions were largely ineffective in addressing the challenges faced by Nigerian migrants in Libya. The study therefore concludes and recommends amongst others that the Nigerian government must prioritise youth employment, investment in vocational training and creation of enabling business environment for them to thrive to prevent a reoccurrence of the horrible experiences currently faced by Nigerian migrants in countries like Libya.
Full-Text Access Notice
In accordance with the NERD Policy on promoting peer-reviewed publication, public access to the full text of a project, thesis or dissertation is restricted for three years, allowing the author and supervisors sufficient time to pursue peer-reviewed publication.
During this period, researchers with legitimate academic or research purposes may request authorisation directly from the author to enable NERD to release the indexed full texts of the work using the form below.