Question on: JAMB Economics - 1995
In recent times, agriculture in Nigeria tends to lose its vital labour force as a result of?
A
lack of an effective agricultural policy
B
employment opportunities in the oil sector
C
rural-urban drift
D
low prices of agricultural products
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Correct Option: C
The most significant reason for the agricultural sector in Nigeria losing its labor force is rural-urban migration.
- Rural-urban drift: This is the movement of people from rural areas (where agriculture is primarily located) to urban centers in search of better opportunities, higher wages, improved living conditions, and access to amenities like education and healthcare. This directly reduces the labor available for agricultural activities.
- Other options:
- Lack of effective agricultural policy: While important, it is not the primary reason people leave.
- Employment opportunities in the oil sector: While the oil sector may attract some labor, the scale of rural-urban migration is far greater and more directly impacts the agricultural sector.
- Low prices of agricultural products: This can discourage people from farming, but it doesn'
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