The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating child labour in the country.
Ms Kachollom Daju, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, said this at the end of a road-walk to commemorate the 2023 World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) on Monday in Abuja.
The theme of the 2023 World Child Labour Day is “Social Justice For All. End Child Labour”.
The event was organised by the ministry in collaboration with the National Steering Committee on the Elimination of Child Labour (NSCCL).
Daju said that the day was aimed at reinvigorated international action to achieve social justice with the elimination Child Labour as one of its key elements.
According to her, the federal government recognises the importance of addressing the issue of child labour and reiterates its commitment to eradicating the menace.
“Child Labour is a grave concern that affects millions of children worldwide, denying them of their fundamental rights to education, health, mental and moral development and a childhood free from all forms of exploitation.
“In Nigeria, it is estimated that over 43 per cent of Nigerian children aged between five and 11 years are involved in economic activities, including being engaged in the worst forms of child labour,”she said.
