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parT a: introduction
Part A of the <strong>Migration</strong> <strong>Profile</strong> aims at setting the scene regarding the
development conditions of the country and explains how migration has evolved
in recent years. Part B provides an overview of the socio-economic conditions
of the country (such as demographic changes, the economic climate, the labour
market and human capital) in order to understand possible links with migration
patterns in the country. Part C analyses the current migration situation in the
country and indicates the most recent trends in the numbers and types of
migrants, irregular migration, Nigerian diaspora living abroad and remittance
inflows. Drawing on the information and data presented, Part D tries to provide
an explanation of the key migration trends, indicating the main push and pull
factors driving migration and possible future migration trends. Part E gives an
overview of the national institutional and policy framework governing migration
(key domestic legislation, institutional actors, bilateral and multilateral
cooperation, and so on) and evaluates the usefulness of migration policies and
programmes in managing migration. Part F presents the impacts of migration
on development and focuses specifically on the effectiveness of migration
policies in enhancing the development impact of migration. Part G concludes
by summarizing the main findings revealed by the available data on current
migration trends, indicates existing data gaps and possible strategies to improve
migration statistics, and presents key recommendations for policymakers in
order to improve current migration management.
a.1 Development situation
In this section, the development situation in Nigeria is analysed based on
the country’s human development and poverty indicators. Subsequently, links
between the level of development of the country and migration are inferred.
Millennium Development Goals
The performance level of Nigeria in terms of the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), to be attained by 2015, is an indicator
of the country’s progress. As a signatory to the MDGs, Nigeria is committed to
achieving the eight MDGs, which are as follows: to eradicate extreme poverty
and hunger; to achieve universal primary education; to promote gender equality
and empower women; to reduce child mortality; to improve maternal health;
to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; to ensure environmental
sustainability; and to develop a global partnership for development. Four of
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