@article{CRSIJ26000141,
                  author = {Ahmed Olawumi  Ogunwale },
                  title = {Internal migration and urban sustainability in Nigeria: A contextual analysis },
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2025},
                  volume = {1},
                  number = {6},
                  pages = {127-138},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ26000141.pdf},
                  abstract = {The challenges posed by unprecedented high rate of urbanization resulting from uncoordinated influx of migrants to the urban centers have worsened the living environment in many cities in Nigeria. This article examines the intricate relationship between internal migration and urban sustainability in Nigeria. Driven by a confluence of economic, environmental, and socio-political factors, internal migration significantly impacts the rapid urbanization experienced across Nigerian cities. This paper synthesizes existing literature to explore the trends and drivers of internal migration, the resultant urban sustainability challenges—including housing deficits, inadequate waste management, water scarcity, and energy poverty—and the theoretical frameworks that elucidate these dynamics. It further analyzes the policy landscape, particularly the National Urban Development Policy and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 11. By drawing on empirical evidence and case studies from major Nigerian cities, this analysis highlights the urgent need for integrated urban planning and governance strategies to foster resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments in the face of ongoing demographic shifts.},
                  keywords = {Migration, Urbanization, Drivers, Challenges, Sustainability },
                  month = {May}
        }