Over 15m engage in child labour
No fewer than 15 million children are involved in child labour, says the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju
Daju said the government has been fighting against child labour and forced labour to reduce it to the barest minimum
She noted that children, as future leaders, ought not to be exposed to labour at tender ages, but rather shown love and cater
Daju said: “Child labour is a multi-dimensional development concern. It cuts across various lines: economic, social, religious, cultural and regional divides.
”The worst forms of child labour constitute exploitation and gross violation of human rights for both boys and girls, causing physical, emotional, and mental consequences for the child. Such violations take place at the household level, community level, institutions, and business areas
