Abstract

This study investigates the shifting occupational system of Nupe migrants along the Niger River in Agenebode since 1945 to the present. The Nupe people, who hail from central Nigeria, have a long history of migration, with the River Niger playing an important role in their economic and social activities.
This study investigates how the river has influenced the shifting occupations of Nupe migrants in Agenebode. The study investigates the complex interaction between Nupe migrants and the River Niger using a historical framework that includes oral histories, archival record and extant literature. It analyzes how the river has facilitated traditional vocations such as fishing and agriculture, as well as how changes in the river's ecosystem had resulted in diversification into trade, transportation, and craft industries.
The study discovered that the River Niger has an important role in the economic adaptation and resilience of Nupe migrants. The study emphasizes the adaptive techniques used by Nupe migrants in response to environmental and socioeconomic changes, demonstrating the river's ongoing relevance to their occupational shifts. This research contributes to a better understanding of how water bodies influence economic activities and cultural relationships.