RURAL -URBAN MIGRATION AND ITS EFFECT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( A STUDY OF ISIALA MBANO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigated Rural-Urban migration and its effects on rural development in Nigeria Local Government system with focus on Imo State. It utilized the qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection and analysis with Todaro model serving as the theoretical framework. The findings indicate that the migration actually affects rural development in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. Negligence of rural development by the government is another factor that leads to rural-urban migration in Isiala Mbano local government area. The study therefore recommends that government should locate industries in the area and also make land available for investors to invest in the rural area which will employ the inhabitants and reduce pressure on urban facilities, improve market standard.
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