The Ado of Rural-Urban Migration

Abstract

The study examined rural-urban migration and its implication on food security in Akutupa-Kiri, Kogi State, Nigeria. Primary and secondary forms of data were utilised for the study. Structured questionnaires were administered to 135 household heads using a systematic sampling method. The study revealed that low agricultural productivities, high cost of labour, and high increase in the cost of food were the most significant implications of rural-urban migration in Akutupa-Kiri. The study recommended that adequate social infrastructures or amenities such as good roads, electricity, schools, relaxation centres, and security should be provided in rural areas by the government in collaboration with private sectors to motivate youths to remain in agriculture to reduce rural-urban migration, as well as sustain agriculture for the enhancement of food security.