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Published: August 28, 2026 | Vol. 1 Issue 3 | ISSN: 3139-5910
Research Article

CLIMATE CHANGE: PUSH FACTOR FOR EMPLOYEE MOBILITY AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH-EAST, NIGERIA

SULEIMAN Olusegun Ph.D1✉,
AUDU, Kazeem2,
OYEDEJI Ibrahim Opeyemi1,
AMODU Yunusa3
1 Department of Business Administration Kogi State University, Anyigba
2 Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State
3 Department of Public Administrations Kogi State University, Anyigba
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Abstract

Abstract One of the critical but less explored dimensions of climate change is its influence on human mobility. This study examines how climate change can be push factor for employee mobility among academic staff of federal universities in North-East, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: (i) examine the extent to which extreme weather condition has affected Employee Mobility of academic staff in Federal Universities in North East, Nigeria. (ii) assess the level of rainfall among academic staff in Federal Universities mobility in the region; (iii) determine the influence of Flood risk on the Employee mobility decisions of academic staff. The research was of cross sectional survey type. Data collection from the respondents was done with the help of a structured questionnaire. Six (6) Federal Universities were used from North East, Nigeria. The MSMEs operators were sampled using Taro Yemanisample size determination formula with a sample size of 371seasoned Lecturers. Simple random sampling technique was used for the study. The data gathered was analyzed descriptively and by multiple regression at 0.05% significant level. The findings of the study were that: Extreme weather event has significant effect on the employee mobility: β = 0.438, t = 5.544, p = 0.000. Level of rainfall has a significant effect on employee mobility: β = 0.316, t = 4.389, p = 0.000. Level of flood risks has a significant effect on the employee mobility: β = 0.287, t = 3.543, p = 0.000. The study concluded that increasing occurrence of extreme weather conditions, changes in rainfall patterns, and heightened flood risks have become critical environmental factors affecting the movement, work participation, and relocation decisions of academic staff in the North Eastern, Nigeria. Accordingly, the study recommended that the University management and relevant government agencies should invest in climate-resilient infrastructure such as improved road networks, drainage systems, flood-control facilities, and accessible transportation routes.
Keywords: Climate change, Employee Mobility, Extreme Weather Condition, Level of Rainfall, Flood Weather event, rising sea level, North-East, Nigeria

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