This question was very popular among the candidates and most of those who answered the question performed very well. Few candidates however could not suggest ways by which rural-urban migration could be reduced in Africa.
The ways of curbing rural-urban migration in Africa include:
- strict legislation on immigration
- establishment of rural industries to create jobs;
- provision of social amenities in rural areas;
- supporting rural entrepreneurs with funds;
- infrastructural development in rural areas;
- political stability;
- improved agricultural practices;
- establishing schools of higher learning in rural areas;
- prompt response to disasters;
- good governance;
- creation of grazing lands for nomadic herdsmen.