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Nigeria, ILO to Deploy Data-Driven Interventions Against Child Labour

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  • Nigeria will use data-driven interventions to combat child labor, aligning with international standards.
  • The government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are collaborating on evidence-based policies to eradicate child labor.
  • Child labor violates children's rights, hinders development, and perpetuates poverty, necessitating targeted interventions and strengthened collaboration.

Nigeria is shifting its strategy against child labor to rely on concrete national data, signaling a commitment to evidence-based policymaking. The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), aims to eradicate child labor through targeted interventions.

Child labour deprives children of education, exposes them to hazardous conditions and perpetuates poverty, particularly in agriculture, domestic work, mining, construction and street trading.

— Dr. Kamil ShoretireThe Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment described the negative impacts of child labor.

Dr. Kamil Shoretire, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, emphasized the indispensable role of credible statistics in tackling child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and modern slavery. He highlighted that child labor deprives children of education, exposes them to hazardous conditions, and perpetuates poverty, particularly in sectors like agriculture, domestic work, mining, construction, and street trading.

Reliable statistics are essential for evidence-based policy, effective planning and resource allocation.

— Dr. Kamil ShoretireShoretire stressed the importance of data in combating child labor.

The validation workshop for the 2024 National Child Labour Survey Report in Abuja marked a significant step. The survey findings are expected to provide deeper insights into the magnitude and trends of child labor, enabling stakeholders to prioritize vulnerable sectors and enhance national collaboration. Nigeria's ratification of ILO Conventions and its reviewed National Action Plan further demonstrate its resolve to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 8.7.

This gathering is not simply about validating the report; it is about reaffirming our collective responsibility to the children of Nigeria, who are the future of this country.

— Ms. Vanessa PhalaThe ILO Country Director for Nigeria highlighted the significance of the validation exercise.

Ms. Vanessa Phala, ILO Country Director for Nigeria, affirmed that the validation exercise underscores Nigeria's commitment to safeguarding children through evidence-backed policies. She urged policymakers and stakeholders to translate the survey findings into practical programs that protect vulnerable children and ensure their access to education.

Behind every statistic is a child whose laughter, learning and future depends on the decisions we make today.

— Ms. Vanessa PhalaPhala urged stakeholders to translate findings into practical programs for child protection.
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