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International Journal of Political Science and Development Vol. 7(3), pp. 60-68, May, 2019. DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2019.040 ISSN: 2360-784X
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Ilisan Remo Ogun State Nigeria and Igbo Migration, 1959-2016
NWAMUO Bright Enyinnaya, PhD
Department of History and Strategic Studies, Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Email: brightnwamuo@gmail.com
Accepted 3 May 2019
Ilisan Remo is a town in Remo land of Ogun State. There are different versions of the tradition of origin of the Remo people, most of those stories are linked to Ijebu-Ode and Ile-Ife. Since 1959, Ilisan Remo has witnessed a gradual migration Igbo and Ibibio people who migrated and eventually settled in Ilisan Remo. Among these settlers, the Igbo are more in number and have lived cordially with their Youruba host. The Igbo have contributed to the economic development of Ilisan. Conflicts are amicably resolved and no record of any major confrontation between the settlers and their host. Culture is not left out in their interaction as inter-marriages have occurred between the two groups. This paper examines issues on Igbo migration to Ilisan Remo, Ogun State since 1959, the causes of this migration and their contribution to the development of the community. In order to have a clearer understanding of the subject matter, the paper has been segmented into sub-headings, clearly stating the content analysis of the study. The objective of this paper is to carefully examine Igbo migration to Ilisan Remo and the reasons for this migration. Careful assessment of these facts reveals that the Igbo setters have developed the vegetable business and are happy settling in Ilisan Remo. This study has used secondary and primary sources. It has suggested that the government at different levels should support the Igbo farmers in their farming business.
Key Words: Igbo, Migration, Development and Culture
Cite this article as: NWAMUO BE (2019). Ilisan Remo Ogun State Nigeria and Igbo Migration, 1959-2016. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 7(3) 60-68
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