Critical stakeholders, including government, civil society, educators, and development partners, have gathered in Lafia, Nasarawa state to chart a new course for safe migration advocacy in Nigeria.
The event put together by SAFE-MIT project Nigeria, is seeking an end to irregular migration among young Nigerians.
SAFE-MIT, a European -funded project that delivers a comprehensive school and social media -based approach to preventing human trafficking, and the risks associated with irregular migration among young people, brought together stakeholders to chart a new course for safe migration advocacy in Nigeria.
Participants believe that mentoring young people, especially students, and training teachers on the dangers of illegal migration will change the narrative, and also help youths make informed choices rather than risking their lives through deserts and seas in search of greener pastures.
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Others commended SAFE-MIT and other partners for building sustainable prevention mechanisms within schools and communities.
The Deputy Head of Mission of the European Union to Nigeria, and ECOWAS, Pedro SARAIVA is impressed on achievements by SAFE -MIT across Morocco, Senegal, Kenya and Nigeria.
Some advocates who have distinguished themselves in the fight against irregular migration were recognized.
Irregular migration among Nigeria youths in search of greener pastures remains a major challenge, with many falling victims of trafficking, exploitation, and even death in some cases. Organizers of the event say it is time to change the narrative.
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