Benin City

Urbanization and migration are critical forces shaping the demographic, economic, and environmental landscape of urban centers worldwide. In Nigeria, rapid urbanization has been particularly evident in cities like Benin City, the capital of Edo State. Over the past few decades, the Benin City has witnessed significant urban expansion driven primarily by rural-urban migration, economic opportunities, and infrastructural development. While urbanization contributes to economic growth and modernization, it also presents a range of socio-economic and environmental challenges.

This study investigates the impact of job satisfaction on organizational commitment and overall employee engagement within the manufacturing sector in Benin City. The manufacturing sector in Benin City is particularly susceptible to the repercussions of disengaged workforces, facing increasing pressures stemming from globalization, technological advancements, and workforce diversification.

Human trafficking is a universal social problem that has become challenging to curb. It no doubt violates the fundamental human rights of its predominantly female victims. Research consistently highlights girls as the main targets of a variant of trafficking it termed sex trafficking. In Nigeria, lax border control amplifies the problem, turning human trafficking into a lucrative business. Investigating the aftermath of sex trafficking, this study examines the intricate connections between abusive exploitation and the mental well-being of young women survivors in Benin City.