MIGNEX Case Study Briefs
Migration and development dynamics in Down Quarters, Nigeria
Down Quarters is a slum-like settlement in central Kaduna, located close to industry and a new inland dry port. Residents mostly rely on informal livelihoods, without benefiting from these investments.
Key takeaways
Owing to its convenient location, Down Quarters has a long history of in-migration. One-third of young adults were born elsewhere in Nigeria.
Diverse in terms of ethnicity and religion, residents describe Down Quarters as a peaceful location, despite wider conflict in the north of the country.
The population is highly mobile. Internal migration in search of better livelihoods is very common.
