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Crisis-Induced displacement and its Implication on the socio-culture of indigenous populations

2017; Volume: 3; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.15520/jassh38232

2395-6542

Esther Ojodunwene Joshua, Mobolaji Olamide Olagbemi, Ohigho Airekun Afeisume,

Migration, Refugees, and Integration

This paper investigates the implications of displacement on the socio-cultural lifestyle and practices of the displaced persons. This paper employs the use of interview, but shall also adopt the descriptive research design under the quantitative approach to administer questionnaires to 100 respondents living in Gwoza/Bama IDPs camp in Abuja, Nigeria. For decades now, Nigeria has experienced incessant conflict ranging from communal clashes, ethno-religious conflicts, insurgencies and political conflicts. The consequence has been increased migration (emigration), which has interfered with the social and cultural practices of the tribes displaced .Findings have revealed that displacement has both positive and negative implications on the cultural and social practices of the displaced populations. These indicators provide significant information for the displaced populations and the relevant authorities.