Migration-Driven Pressures on Housing, Social Services, and Transportation Infrastructure in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria

Authors: Ahmed Abdul Yusuf; Sule Magaji; Yahaya Ismail

Affiliation: Department of Economics, University of Abuja

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

December 13, 2025

SIAR-Global Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting

Zenodo DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17920929

Migration-Driven Pressures on Housing, Social Services, and Transportation Infrastructure in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria
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Abstract

This study examines the effects of Migration-Driven Pressures on Housing, Social Services, and Transportation Infrastructure in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey research design and a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 357 respondents through structured questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. The findings reveal that economic opportunities, better living conditions, education, family reunification, and security are the primary drivers of migration into AMAC. Results show that rapid population inflow has negatively affected housing availability, waste management, and access to water and sanitation, while transportation and healthcare services remain functional but increasingly strained. Education and employment opportunities exhibit slight positive impacts, reflecting the economic contributions of migrants. However, perceptions of local government effectiveness in managing migration-related challenges are largely negative, indicating gaps in planning, infrastructure provision, and policy implementation. The study concludes that although migration contributes to urban economic vitality, inadequate infrastructure expansion and weak governance intensify development challenges. It recommends integrated urban planning, expanded affordable housing, improved social services, and strengthened transportation systems to support sustainable urban development in AMAC. 

Keywords

Urban migration, Housing, Social services, Infrastructure, Sustainable development

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Ahmed Abdul Yusuf; Sule Magaji; Yahaya Ismail (2025). Migration-Driven Pressures on Housing, Social Services, and Transportation Infrastructure in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria. SIAR-Global Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting, Vol. 1, No. 2. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17920929

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  • Type: Research Article
  • Journal: SIAR-Global Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting
  • Subject Area: Management
  • Published: December 13, 2025
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2
  • Word Count: Not specified
  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17920929
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