More than 100 people lost their lives  while I was trying to cross Mediterranean Sea

Director of Voice of Migrant Association (VOMA) a non- governmental Organisation, based in Lagos Nigeria, has recalled how more than 100 people lost their lives in the sea at a time he was preparing to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

Jerry disclosed this in an interview with voiceforafricanmigrants.org.  

He said: “While preparing to cross the Mediterranean Sea, I witnessed another heartbreaking tragedy. A boat carrying migrants capsized, and more than 100 people lost their lives in the sea. Seeing that moment shook me deeply. I began to think seriously about the possibility of dying in the desert or in the sea, far away from home where my family might never even know what happened to me.

“That experience completely changed my mindset. I realized that no dream was worth losing my life. Eventually, I was able to return to Nigeria through an assisted voluntary return program supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Returning home was not easy, but it gave me another chance to start again.

“When I came back, I carried not only my personal story but also a strong desire to ensure that others would not fall into the same trap. I restarted my laundry business and began to reflect deeply on everything I had experienced during the journey.”