Impact of Globalization on the Economic Transformation of Uromi People in Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This research work intends to examine the impact of globalization on the economic transformation of Uromi economy especially in view of its present transformation from an overwhelmingly agrarian economy over the years into a capitalist economy. It specifically pinpoints aspects of traditional Uromi economy that have been influenced by globalization and provides insight into the origins, migration and settlement pattern of the people, their economic activities and how Uromi people came to terms with the process of economic transformation in this age of globalization. Primary data will be collected using oral interview, questionnaire and archival materials. Secondary data would be collected from relevant documentary data bases.