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    Influence of Socio-Economic Factors and Political Apathy on the Migration Intention of Youth in Selected Federal Universities in Southwest Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Sam Adedigba ADEBOWALE
    The study focused on socio-economic factors and political apathy on the migration intention of youth in Selected Federal Universities in Southwest Nigeria. Migration may be temporary, in which an individual moves to one country for education, temporary job or a long vacation. It can also be permanent in which the migrant chose to stay permanently in a new country. In Nigeria, most of these emigrants are youths who constituted the largest block of the population and are seen as the future of the country. Nigeria population is estimated at 211 million people; having a population increase at 2.62 percent, is higher than that of many other countries of comparable size. The study was anchored on the push-pull theory of migration which explained that factors like economic, cultural and environmental, that induce people to leave their countries of origin or a place where they have lived for long to another place; human capital and network theories. Survey research design and purposive sampling procedure was employed in the study. Data were collected from six universities through a self-structured questionnaire given to 300 students. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and Pearson Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. In conclusion, migration intention was influenced by perceived opportunities, quality of education, political stability, and socio-economic conditions. Findings showed high level of active and passive migration intention; realities of socio-economic challenges, including unemployment, poverty, and infrastructure deficits; disillusionment with the political system, lack of trust in political institutions, and a sense of disempowerment; Recommendations focused on government and other stakeholders addressing political apathy by implementing targeted programs and initiatives aimed at increasing political awareness and engagement among youths. This could involve civic education campaigns, youth mentorship programs, and initiatives to promote transparent and inclusive governance. Keywords: Political Apathy, Socio-economic, Youth, Migration Word Count: 295