IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 9 NO. 11 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v9.no11.2023.pg79.92

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Poor Governance and Migration Trends in Nigeria

Okonkwo N. Osmond , Akamike Joseph Okechukwu & Ejiogu Cynthia Ihuoma

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Abstract

Poor governance has been identified as a significant factor influencing migration both within and outside the country. The study investigated the ways in which poor governance contributes to migration and suggested potential avenues for improvement. The study employed the descriptive research method; a qualitative analysis approach. It draws on existing literature and policy documents to explore the impacts of poor governance on migration patterns in Nigeria. Findings suggest that poor governance in Nigeria has a positive correlation to migration trends in Nigeria. Economic instability, high poverty rates, and limited opportunities drive individuals to seek better livelihoods abroad. Political instability and conflicts resulting from weak governance also contribute to forced migration. Also, inadequate provision of basic services, such as healthcare and education, prompts individuals to migrate in search of better life abroad. To address these issues, the study recommended policy evaluation as crucial in assessing existing interventions aimed at addressing poor governance and its impact on migration. Evaluating their effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement can lead to more effective governance practices and better migration management. The study also suggested exploring the contributions of the diaspora in shaping governance and migration dynamics.

keywords:

poor governance, migration trends, Diaspora, political instability, corruption, policy evaluation. JEL Code: E02, E6, F22, J2, J6

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