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Assessment of Transnational Practices of Nigerian Immigrants to Ghana: Case Study of Madina, in the Greater Accra Region University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF GHANA CENTER FOR MIGRATION STUDIES ASSESSMENT OF TRANSNATIONAL PRACTICES OF NIGERIAN IMMIGRANTS TO GHANA: CASE STUDY OF MADINA, IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION BY ANTHONY OWORAE FRIMPONG (10700718) A LONG ESSAY SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS OF ART IN MIGRATION STUDIES DEGREE JULY, 2019 University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh DECLARATION I, Anthony Oworae Frimpong, hereby declare that, except for references to other people’s work, which have been duly acknowledged, this Long Essay is the outcome of my independent research conducted at the Centre for Migration Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, under the supervision of Dr. Mary Setrana. I, therefore, declare that this Long Essay has neither in part nor in whole been presented to any other institution for academic award. ……………………………….. ………………………….. Anthony Oworae Frimpong Date (Student) ……………………………. ……………………………. Dr. Mary Setrana Date (Supervisor) i University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh DEDICATION This Long Essay is first and foremost dedicated to the Almighty God through whose blessings, protection and love I have gotten this far. I also dedicate it to my parents, wife Joyce Frimpong and my children Hairy Oworae Frimpong, Hamlin Oworae Frimpong, Eberett Ameyaw Oworae Frimpong and Babette Agyeiwaa Oworae Frimpong for your support and prayers. ii University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am exceedingly grateful to Almighty God who through his mercies and grace has seen me through this programme. My sincere gratitude goes to my supervisor Dr. Mary Setrana. Thank you for your careful critique, advice and insightful comments that have seen me through this work through to completion. I have learnt a lot and I am most grateful. God richly bless you. I also thank Prof. Joseph Teye, Director, Centre for Migration Studies for his support and encouragement throughout my study. I also thank all the lecturers and staff at the Centre for Migration Studies. iii University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ i DEDICATION .......................................................................................................................... ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ....................................................................................................... iii LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................... vi LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................... viii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................... ix ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................... x [ CHAPTER ONE ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the problem ..................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Objectives of the study......................................................................................................... 5 1.3.1 Specific objectives ............................................................................................................ 5 1.4 Research Questions .............................................................................................................. 6 1.5 Significance of the study ...................................................................................................... 6 1.6 Organization of the study ..................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER TWO ..................................................................................................................... 8 LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 An overview of migration .................................................................................................... 8 2.3 The ECOWAS Protocol ....................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Implications of Migration for the countries of origin ........................................................ 11 2.5 Economic implications in the destination country ............................................................. 14 2.6 Activities of Nigerian immigrants in Ghana ...................................................................... 16 2.7 Push-Pull Theory ............................................................................................................... 18 2.8The Social Network Theory ................................................................................................ 19 CHAPTER THREE ............................................................................................................... 21 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY .................................................................................. 21 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 21 3.2 The study Area ................................................................................................................... 21 3.3 Research Design................................................................................................................. 22 3.4 Sources of data ................................................................................................................... 22 3.5 Quantitative Approach ....................................................................................................... 22 3.5.1 Target Population and Sampling ..................................................................................... 22 3.5.2 Sampling size and sampling technique ........................................................................... 23 3.5.3 Pre-testing ....................................................................................................................... 23 iv University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh 3.6 Quantitative data collection ............................................................................................... 24 3.6.1 Questionnaire survey ...................................................................................................... 24 3.6.2 Quantitative data analysis ............................................................................................... 24 3.7 Qualitative methods ........................................................................................................... 24 3.7.1 Identifying participants and sample size ......................................................................... 24 3.8 Qualitative data collection ................................................................................................. 25 3.8.1 In-depth Interviews ......................................................................................................... 25 3.8.2 Qualitative data analysis ................................................................................................. 26 3.9 Ethical Consideration ......................................................................................................... 26 3.10 Limitation of the study ..................................................................................................... 26 CHAPTER FOUR .................................................................................................................. 27 ANALYSES AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS ............................................................... 27 4.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 27 4.1.1 Summary of socio-demographic characteristics of respondents ..................................... 27 4.1.2 Duration spent in Ghana ................................................................................................. 29 4.1.3 Number of people respondent migrated with.................................................................. 30 4.1.4 Purpose of your migration to Ghana ............................................................................... 31 4.1.5 Percent distribution of the purpose of migration by gender ........................................... 32 4.1.6 Initiator of migration decision ........................................................................................ 33 4.1.7 Respondent’s first point of entry in Ghana ..................................................................... 34 4.1.8 Relationship between respondent’s first point of entry and gender ................................ 35 4.1.9 Motivating factors that influence Ghana as a choice of destination ............................... 36 4.2.0 Bivariate analysis
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