Migration Dynamics and the Consequences on the Environment: A Case Study of Kubwa Abuja

This study examines the implication of migration on environmental development in Kubwa metropolis. The objectives of this research were to determination of the rate at which migration aided in the degradation of the environment and to also examine the possible effects of migration on the socio-economic life of the people of Kubwa metropolis among others. Copies of questionnaire were administered within the study area through purposeful sampling to obtain data for this research. The data was analysed using descriptive and necessary inferential statistics. The analysis has shown that migration of people lead to population increase within Kubwa metropolis and has an effect on environmental development ranging from housing,shanty areas to effect on socio-economic life of the people. On the basis of this, recommendations were made that; government should formulate a comprehensive planning policy that would aid in the provision of adequate infrastructure, population redistribution, slum eradication and sustainable land-uses.