Urbanization and the Emergence of New Commercial Activities in Kano Metropolis, 1960-2019

Abstract

Urbanization is not a new phenomenon in Kano Metropolis. However, following the attainment of independence in Nigeria in 1960, coupled with the creation of states in 1967 by the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon, Kano Metropolis being the capital city and the commercial nerve center of the state, continued to experience urbanization process. This paper found out that urbanization process was associated with various developments, such as population growth, spatial expansion as well as the development of new commercial activities amongst others.