SOME CORRELATES OF RURAL‐URBAN LED URBANIZATION IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

In this paper, we analyze some correlates of urbanization in Lagos resulting from rural‐urban migration. We provide empirical evidence to show that the gross domestic product of Lagos State is insignificant in determining the pace of rural‐urban led urbanization. However, urbanization significantly...

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Veröffentlicht in:Review of urban and regional development studies 2017-11, Vol.29 (3), p.185-195
Hauptverfasser: Oke, David Mautin, Bokana, Koye Gerry, Shobande, Olatunji Abdul
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, we analyze some correlates of urbanization in Lagos resulting from rural‐urban migration. We provide empirical evidence to show that the gross domestic product of Lagos State is insignificant in determining the pace of rural‐urban led urbanization. However, urbanization significantly reduces as state government expenditure on housing and modern health is increased. Conversely, urbanization rises when the state government increases spending on education and transportation. Therefore, education and modern transportation provisions by the government of Lagos are critical toward urbanization drive of the State.
ISSN:0917-0553
1467-940X
DOI:10.1111/rurd.12067