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Author:
Ahmed O. Ogunwale, Ph.D.
University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

DOI: doi.org/10.58924/rjhss.v5.iss3.p8

Published Date: 16-Aug, 2026

Keywords: Inter-regional Migration, Labour Mobility, Cultural Fluidity, National Integration Nigeria,

Abstract:
This paper investigates the complex relationship between inter-regional labour migration and cultural fluidity within the Nigerian context. Utilizing a synthesis of contemporary research and empirical case studies, the study examines how internal population movements act as a primary catalyst for cultural evolution and social integration. The analysis focuses on the transition from traditional ethnic enclaves to dynamic hubs of cultural hybridity, such as Lagos and the SabonGari settlements of Northern Nigeria. By exploring the bidirectional nature of cultural influence—termed "reverse acculturation"—this paper demonstrates that migration facilitates a unique form of national identity that transcends rigid ethnic boundaries. The findings suggest that fostering cultural fluidity through labour mobility is essential for sustainable human development and national cohesion in a multi-ethnic state.

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