The house of representatives has rejected a motion to declare a state of emergency on factors causing young Nigerians to relocate abroad.
The motion titled: “Need to Declare Emigration of Young Nigerians Abroad AKA Japa Syndrome a National Emergency” was sponsored by Philip Agbese, a lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency of Benue state.
“The eagerness to migrate to countries that offer hope seems to have a compelling influence. Those leaving Nigeria are not just the poor but middle class who possess skills/workforce including bankers, lecturers, health care practitioners, doctors, nurses, and trained manpower, all of whom were trained in Nigeria and emigrating at a time when their services are needed to build a strong and vibrant economy in Nigeria,” he said.
The lawmaker said the motion should not be allowed to pass because it contravenes the provisions of the constitution.
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