The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned young graduates against the risks of illegal migration, citing concerns over the increasing trend of Nigerian youths seeking opportunities abroad through unauthorized means.
Rivers State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. George Mfongang, raised the alarm during a meeting with the Rivers State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mrs. Nwamaka Ikediashi, in Port Harcourt.
Mfongang described the rate of migration among graduates as “alarming and worrisome,” emphasizing Nigeria’s potential and the need for youths to contribute to the country’s development.
Ikediashi condemned the activities of fake agencies and agents who deceive young graduates into believing they will secure good jobs and a better life abroad, only to exploit them.
The NYSC and NAPTIP are working towards a strategic partnership to address illegal migration risks and safeguard the interests of young Nigerian graduates. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive information and support to prevent the hazards associated with illegal migration.
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It is worth noting that Mfongang advised Ikediashi to formally submit her request to NYSC Headquarters through NAPTIP Headquarters, ensuring that the initiative could be incorporated into the orientation schedule nationwide.
It bears mentioning that the warning comes as Nigeria grapples with the increasing number of youths migrating out of the country, with over 3.6 million Nigerians migrating to other countries over a two-year period, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
