Child labour: Children turn burden bearers as economic downturn hits families

As Nigerians trudge along with the current harsh economic realities, families have found it difficult to feed their children, thereby leading to a significant increase in child labour in recent times. Dayo Oyewo in this report captures the pains and agony of these young ones

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