The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Benin Metropolis, Edo State has described irregular migration as a threat and never a chance to raised their lives, warning the youths to shun the lure to site visitors them.
The Service said this throughout a sensitisation marketing campaign at held at its state headquarters, colleges and main streets in opposition to the menace in Benin.
Organised by the Nigeria Immigration Service, the marketing campaign was a part of the Service’s nationwide outreach on the intense dangers and penalties of irregular migration whereas selling secure and authorized migration choices.
In his opening remarks, the Controller of NIS, Edo State Command, CSI Martins Monyei, emphasised the necessity for collective accountability in addressing the rising menace of irregular migration.
“Irregular migration is a threat, not a chance. Each stakeholder from mother and father to neighborhood leaders should play a task in educating our youths concerning the risks and realities of unsafe migration routes,” Monyei mentioned.
The occasion introduced collectively youths, market girls, neighborhood leaders and officers of the Command who have been engaged by way of a wide range of actions, together with interactive periods, questions and solutions, and distribution of instructional supplies.
In line with the organisers, the marketing campaign recorded notable success as members gained deeper understanding of the hazards of irregular migration.
The NIS additional advocated extension of normal sensitisation programmes to colleges and rural communities, whereas urging authorities companies and stakeholders to strengthen vocational and employment initiatives to cut back youth unemployment.
“We imagine that sustained consciousness, coupled with empowerment alternatives, will considerably scale back irregular migration,” Monyei added.
