The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has cautioned Nigerian youths against irregular migration, warning that the risks far outweigh the perceived benefits. He explained that irregular migration, carried out outside international legal frameworks, not only endangers lives but also undermines national development. Youth development is a shared responsibility. In his remarks, Ogun Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Wasiu Isiaka—represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Lanre Ogunyinka—commended the initiative, noting that sensitisation was key to saving lives. He added that the state government, under Governor Dapo Abiodun, was committed to youth empowerment as a tool to curb irregular migration.