GENEVA  – A new report indicates that a significant share of child labour and human trafficking in global supply chains occurs at their lower tiers, in activities such as raw material extraction and agriculture, making due diligence, visibility and traceability challenging.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Tuesday said that it was working with the Federal Government and some States to eliminate child labour in the country by 2025.

THE United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and has asked the International Labour Organization to take the lead in its implementation. 

THE Federal Government has pleaded with market authorities in the country to join forces with government in the fight against child labour.

In Nigeria, findings have linked child labour to widespread poverty, rapid urbanisation and a breakdown in extended family affiliations

THE Federal Government has assured of its determination and commitment to step up action in achieving alliance 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG, that seeks immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced  labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and secure prohibition and elimination  of the worst forms of child labour by the year 2025.

THE International Labour Organisation, ILO, has asked Nigeria and other countries across the globe to do every possible end any form of child labour by the year 2025, lamenting no fewer than 152 million 152 million children aged 5 to 17 are in child labour worldwide.

The Federal Government says Nigeria is on track in the elimination of Child Labour in the country.

The International Labour Organisation ( ILO) says improving legal protection and social dialogue between governments, social partners and other stakeholders are critical aspects in battling child labour.

INTERNATIONAL Labour Organisation, ILO’s    Director-General, Guy Ryder has warned that there are still 152 million victims of child labour worldwide, and called on the international community to work together to achieve the total eradication of child labour by 2025.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for stronger global collaboration among stakeholders to ensure total eradication of child labour by 2025.

British American Tobacco Nigeria, BATN, has reiterated its commitment to put an end to child labour in tobacco farming. The company made the pledge during the 2017 BATN Farmers’ Awards ceremony held at the company’s recreation centre in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on mothers and guardians to stop child labour and pay more attention to the welfare of their children and wards.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has declared that any trader caught displaying wares on major streets of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital would be severely dealt with.