Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over the rising wave of emigration among Nigerian youths, popularly known as the “Japa syndrome.”
Speaking during an interview with several television stations, Jonathan warned that the trend is becoming alarming and could affect national development if not addressed.
He said: “The Japa syndrome in Nigeria has to stop. The highest level of disdain shown to Nigerian youths abroad has to stop.”
Jonathan noted that while migration is a normal global practice, the scale of young Nigerians leaving the country is draining valuable human resources needed for national growth.
