Some correlates of rural-urban led urbanization in Lagos, Nigeria

David Mautin Oke; Koye Gerry Bokana; Olatunji Abdul Shobande

doi:10.1111/rurd.12067

Some correlates of rural-urban led urbanization in Lagos, Nigeria

David Mautin Oke, Koye Gerry Bokana, Olatunji Abdul Shobande

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	185-195
Number of pages	11
Journal	Review of Urban and Regional Development Studies
Volume	29
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/rurd.12067
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2017
Externally published	Yes

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