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Recent reports of tragedies at the border of Ceuta remind us of the desperate lengths many young Nigerians and Africans go to in search of a better life abroad. While the desire to leave the country in search of greener pastures is at an all-time high, these dangerous routes are claiming lives daily. Do you think the potential for success in Europe justifies the life-threatening risks involved in these irregular migration journeys, or should we be focusing more on fixing things back home?