In a bid to curb the menace of irregular migration endangering the lives of the Nigerian youth, the Youth Enlightenment Empowerment and Self Sustainability Initiative (YESSI) in conjunction with the Nigerian in Diaspora (NIDO), Germany chapter has urged the Nigeria youth to stay away from any form of irregular migration that may arise from the quest for a greener pasture abroad. Talking on the theme of the programme tagged: “Fight against irregular migration to Europe (FAIME), the Chairman YEESSI, Mr Kazeem Ojoye, admonished the youths to desist from indulging themselves in any form of irregular migration that may cut their lives short, saying many Nigerians youths have lost their lives while running away from the country at all cost. The first phase of the event which took place at the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Apata, Ibadan on Wednesday had in attendance officials from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking (NAPTIP), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), National Directorate of Employment (NDE), as well as representatives of the Nigerian in Diaspora (NIDO) Germany Chapter. In his speech, The Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration in Oyo state, Mr Akinniran Akinlade enlightened the youth on the means of migrating to Europe legally. According to him, “If you must travel to Europe or any other country abroad, ensure you are certified by having the necessary requirements and documents which entails, International Passport, VISA, Yellow card etc.”He said it is only by having these documents that you would be legal to stay abroad without having any issue.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 14, 2019 12:00 UTC