Irregular migration is a growing concern among young people in Nigeria, driven by financial hardship, misinformation, and peer influence. To tackle this, TEMI Foundation launched the “Ma Se” Initiative, educating school-aged children in Osun State on the dangers of irregular migration, legal pathways, and local opportunities.

Key Objectives

✔ Educate students on migration risks and safe alternatives
✔ Empower them to become advocates for informed migration decisions
✔ Collaborate with schools and local authorities to promote awareness

Program Approach

📽 Film Show – Real-life migration stories
📊 Statistics – Data on migration risks
💬 Group Discussions – Student perspectives
📖 Resource Sharing – Info on scholarships, skills training, and legal migration

Findings & Impact

📌 Many students lacked awareness of legal migration risks
📌 Peer pressure plays a key role in migration decisions
📌 Financial hardship is a major factor
📌 Over 40 students, teachers, and administrators participated
📌 Many students pledged to share their knowledge with peers

Next Steps

📅 Expand to more schools
👨‍👩‍👧 Engage parents in future programs
🤝 Partner with government & international agencies
📱 Use digital platforms for wider reach

The Osun State Ministry of Education has approved TEMI Foundation to work in all public and private schools and tertiary institutions. Through collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Labor, students can explore legal migration opportunities to Germany with admissions and work permits for qualified individuals.

Join Us!

Let’s empower young people to make informed decisions and pursue safer, legal opportunities.

#imagineabetterlifeforall