Child Labour in Nigeria: 24 Million Children at Risk | FMLE World Day Against Child Labour Symposium

Child Labour in Nigeria: 24 Million Children at Risk | FMLE Symposium Millions of children across Nigeria continue to face the harsh reality of child labour, with nearly 14 million engaged in hazardous work. At the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment's Child Labour Symposium in Lagos, government officials, labour inspectors and development partners renewed their commitment to ending child labour through stronger enforcement, public awareness and strategic collaboration. Held to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour, the symposium was themed "Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults." This report features: • Welcome address by E.A. Itemoagbo, Federal Controller of Labour, Lagos State • Keynote address by Mienye Badejo, Zonal Director, South-West Zone, FMLE • Expert panel discussion on child labour laws and enforcement challenges • Interviews with child labour experts and development partners • Key recommendations for protecting children's rights and improving access to education Every child deserves a safe childhood, quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you found this report informative, please Like, Comment and Subscribe for more updates on labour, employment, HR, workplace policy and national development. #childlabourday #nigeria #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour #fmle #childprotection #educationforall #labour #employment #humanrights #thehranchor