The Rivers State Coordinator for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), George Mfongang, has expressed concern about the increasing number of young Nigerian graduates migrating abroad in search of better opportunities.
Mfongang voiced his concerns during a meeting with Mrs. Nwamaka Ikediashi, the Rivers State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
He emphasized Nigeria’s potential as a land of opportunity for its youth and urged leaders and citizens to act with patriotism, discipline, honesty, and selflessness to improve the country.
Ikediashi had requested permission to educate corps members during orientation camps about the dangers of illegal migration.
Mfongang advised her to submit this request to the NYSC headquarters through NAPTIP’s central office, suggesting that including the NAPTIP proposal in the NYSC’s nationwide orientation schedule would be more effective.
Ikediashi highlighted the need for collaboration between NAPTIP and NYSC to raise awareness among corps members about the risks associated with illegal migration.
She warned against fraudulent agencies and agents that exploit young graduates with false promises of employment and better lives abroad, often leading to exploitation and abuse.
