Abstract
This paper explores the migration and spread of the Ebira migrants into Ekiti of southwest Nigeria in the colonial era The impact of colonial rule on Nigeria is still a subject of debate This paper indicates that Ebira migrants are a major factor in the effectiveness of the colonial economy in Ekiti land. In order words, Ebira migrants are a factor in the integration of Ekiti society into the international capitalist system through “cheap workers” in the Ekiti. This article uses a methodology that uses oral sources as well as historical materials in this paper. This paper demonstrates that migration is crucial for the survival of economic development in all societies by solving important problems. This paper follows the same approach, considering the situation in Ekiti land in the colonial period in Nigeria.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0557/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
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