Abstract

This paper explores the benefits and entitlements due to members of three Nigerian migrant associations in Accra Ghana In doing this the paper first attempts re tracing Nigerian presence in Ghana and then discusses recent developments in Nigerian migration to Ghana In the discussion on Nigerian migrant associations in Accra Ghana two specific issues are highlighted namely the profiles activities of the associations and the benefits and entitlements due to association members and leaders The discussions on the benefits and entitlements are grounded within the social capital framework A number of conclusions have been reached based on the evidence of the empirical data