Child Labour: ILO Asks Federal Govt To Increase Investment In Social Protection

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ILO said without immediate action, the number of children in child labour could rise by 8.9 million by the end of 2022 due to increased poverty and

ILO director, country office, Vanessa Phala made the call in Abuja at an event to mark 2022 World Day Against Child Labour with the theme, “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”.

In addition, she said Nigeria must strengthen the capacity of children within the legal working age, rehabilitate existing school structures and provide learning tools or alternatives especially for children who require skills trainings in the informal sector.

 

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