JAMB Economics 1995 Question 30

Question 30

Agriculture

In recent times, agriculture in Nigeria tends to lose its vital labour force as a result of

  1. A.lack of an effective agricultural policy
  2. B.employment opportunities in the oil sector
  3. C.rural-urban drift
  4. D.low prices of agricultural products.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (rural-urban drift)

Explanation

Young people leave the villages for towns in search of jobs and amenities, taking labour away from farms.