The movement of people from the villages to the cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? what measures can be taken to solve this problem?

The industrialisation of municipalities has led to an increase in the

number

of persons migrating from rural to urban areas in search

for

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greener pastures.

This

has led to serious problems

such

as

over population

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overpopulation

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, but there are a

number

of solutions available to tackle it.

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essay will discuss the causes of

rural urban

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migration and profer solutions to it. One negative effect of rural exodus is

over population

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overpopulation

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of the urban areas. As more people leave the villages to the cities,the

number

of people in the metropolis increases and

consequently

population explosion occurs. Lagos

state

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has become the most populous state in Nigeria due to the high influx of people into the state, resulting in several environmental problems

such

as air, land and noise pollution from industrial and human activities,

thus

affecting health negatively.

Furthermore

, there is an increase in

crime

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rate, as most urban dwellers are unemployed, a lot of them resort to illegal activities

such

as stealing and cybercrime.

However

, there are ways of tackling

this

situation.

Firstly

, the government can alleviate

this

problem by making life better for those in the rural areas through

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provision of basic amenities like hospitals, schools, potable water and electricity, and

also

by making sure these are available for all, as it will help curtail the

number

of persons trying to leave their present locations in search for better ones.

Secondly

, jobs should be created for all citizens, because, when everyone is engaged, it will drastically reduce

crime

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rate in the cities.

Similarly

, individuals can

also

learn a skill for themselves, so they can earn a living without support from

government

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. In conclusion,

although

problems of overpopulation and increase in crime rate are common in the cities due to rural depopulation, the government can tackle these pitfalls by creating a better environment for

her

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citizens to thrive.