EFFECTS OF MIGRATION ON MIGRANT FAMILIES IN BENIN CITY

Migration is an increasingly familiar experience in today’s society. Disparities in economic development have resulted in the emergence of uneven and rapid urbanization and industrialization across the world, making migration a diverse and complex phenomenon. Migration and single- parenting are common features of third world country like Nigeria. For many decades Africans have sought employment abroad due to high unemployment rates and economic hardships. The motivation for this research, therefore, rested on the potentially significant number of children affected by parental migration. therefore, this research study aims to examine effects of migration on migrant families in Benin city. The research design for this study is the descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in Benin City with a population of 899,626. The target population comprised market and women association, etc all in Benin Metropolis. Therefore, a sample size of 400 respondents was gathered for the investigation. The study made use of the semi structured questionnaire in soliciting response from the respondents. This work studies the effects of migration on migrant families in Benin. It explains the impact of migration on families, and households of migrant spouse. Also, the study found tthat parental migration has a negative impact on school attendance for children left behind. There is considerable increase in inflows of migrant remittances to Nigeria and these remittances have not only improved household standard of living but have become an important source of income for consumption smoothing in Nigeria recommendations were also made aimed at understanding the effect of migration on migrant families.