BIBLICAL JUSTIFICATION, AND THE CONSEQUENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF MIGRATION AND ASYLUM IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The paper begins by introducing the reader to the reflective picture of the present world order of globalization and how its citizens could no longer operate in isolation. It also states why people migrate from one place to the other, either nationally or internationally: across borders. To this extent, the writer affirms that the practice of migration is biblical and should be considered as healthy for the global society. The paper talks about types and factors that cause migration. It x-rays the impacts of migration on both the immigrants, their countries of exit and their host countries. The paper thereafter narrows down to the problem of migration as it relates to the Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria. It examines the reasons for the volatile and acrimonious relationships that exist between the aborigines and the immigrant herdsmen. The paper therefore proffers some solutions to the problems, in order to have a peaceful coexistence among the people of Nigeria. A descriptive technique was employed in carrying out the research. The researcher extensively used both primary and oral sources of information. The research revealed that migration is imperative to globalization. It is needed for national and international developments. The research further revealed the various reasons why people migrate, ranging from sociological, political, and economic to ecological/environmental reasons. However, it finally suggested that extant national and international laws should be invoked in other that, both the emigrants and their host communities would  be at peace with one another.