Forced Migration in Northeast Nigeria: Drivers and Effects on Urban Living

Kelechi Friday Nkwocha¹ , Mohammed Kaka Shettima² , Samuel Oji Iheukwumere³ , Chukwuma Patrick Nwabudike⁴ , Agulue Emmanuel⁵

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.6 , Issue.9 , pp.86-92, Sep-2020

Online published on Sep 30, 2020

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Abstract :
Since the last decade, forced migrants have littered the city of Maiduguri, with the migrants camped in over 12 IDP camps as well as several host communities within the city. This paper explores the results of a longitudinal study on forced migration as well as its effects in four selected host communities in Maiduguri urban, involving 200 respondents and Interviews schedules with heads of households. From the responses in the questionnaire schedule, 94% of the respondents indicated that both house and shop rents have increased, 4% claimed rents did not increase, while 2% stated that they are unaware. Analysis of traffic congestion in the city indicated that 71% of the respondents acknowledged that traffic congestion in the city affect their daily activities, 23% indicated that there is no traffic congestion in the city while 6% declared that they are unaware. All interviewed forced migrants stated that Boko Haram insurgency was the major cause of their forced migration. Arguing for a better reintegration of the IDP’s in the various host communities, the study recommended more housing units should be built for the middle and low income earners, while existing roads should be expanded.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Migrants, Boko Haram, Maiduguri, Host communities, IDP’s

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