EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF CHILD LABOUR ON THE RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD

Abstract

Child labour is one of the most insidious forms of cruelty and human rights violation done against children. This is because it not only dehumanizes them but introduces them to a life of bondage and servitude. Child labour is exploitative, debilitating and outright criminal. The aim of the study is to critically examination the impact of child labour on the right of the Nigerian child. The research design and methodology was doctrinal approach, using analytical and descriptive research methodology. The main sources of data collection were various literatures, both from the physical and e-library. It was observed that though there are many laws, both local and international protecting the rights of the child, especially with respect to exploitation in the form of child labour, the trend is increasing in an alarming rate. This research seeks to review the laws that protects the right of the child and take a deep examination on how child exploitative labour impacts negatively on the rights of the Nigerian child with a view to proffering effective recommendations to curb the menace. It was recommended among others that It is recommended that the law enforcement agents particularly the police, the immigration, and in Nigeria, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps should be trained and retrained on the methods and means adopted by perpetrators and that provision of free and quality education for children up till at least college stage will curb the number of children roaming in the streets.