Donnish Journal of Geography and Regional Planning
August 2024 Vol. 5(1), pp. 013-019
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Original Research Article
Rural-Urban Migration and its Implications on Ilesa Urban Extension
OYENIYI, Samson Oluseyi1* and ADEBUSUYI, Adeseye Moses2
1Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
2Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
Corresponding Author's Email: oyeniyisamsom13@gmail.com
Accepted 30th May, 2024.
Abstract
Urbanization is rapid and irreversible; it’s exerting unbearable stress on cities and big towns across the globe. This work examines the nexus between rural-urban migration and urban extension in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Primary data used were obtained via Satellite imagery that captured urban expansion in real time; Historical Landsat satellite images covering Ilesa from 1994 -2024 were used for the study. Images are LandsatTM of 1994, Landsat ETM+of 2004, Landsat ETM+ of 2014 and LandsatOLI of 2024 acquired via the USGS Earth Explorer Website. Five major land-use changes were used to depict the effect of emigration that reflects urban expansion in the study area. It was discovered that four other land uses are been continuously taken over by the Built-Up Area (BUA) in the study location. The work recommends a livable/meaningful life for rural people to discourage unnecessary exodus, and empowerment for planning agents to ensure effective and efficient service delivery that ensures the development of formal settlement and housing as well as accommodation arrangements for migrants by their employers. The work will be of tremendous use to scholars in the built environment and the general public.
Keywords: Rural-urban Migration, Urban expansion, Land uses, Build-Up Area and Ilesa.
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OYENIYI, Samson Oluseyi and ADEBUSUYI, Adeseye Moses. Rural-Urban Migration and its Implications on Ilesa Urban Extension. 5(1) 2024 pp. 013-019.
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