Nigeria Aims to End Child Labor by 2030 at ILO Conference

During the 114th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Helen Shok Jok Ademu, representing Nigeria, reaffirmed the country's commitment to ending all forms of child labor by 2030. Ademu highlighted the development of a national child labor policy and action plan, which is set to be officially launched on June 16 in Abuja.

She emphasized that Nigeria's efforts align with global commitments, particularly the Marrakech Declaration, which calls for strong political commitment and social protection measures to eradicate child labor. Ademu acknowledged ongoing challenges, including weak enforcement of existing laws and difficulties in reaching rural communities where child labor remains prevalent.

She expressed optimism about ongoing reforms and increased collaboration among stakeholders to accelerate progress towards the 2030 target for eliminating child labor.