{"id":130349,"date":"2026-08-11T09:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=130349"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:11:56","slug":"how-long-will-we-keep-sending-children-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/how-long-will-we-keep-sending-children-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How long will we keep sending children to work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xawtvna\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nWhile the Amajuri practice in the north has garnered attention, it&#8217;s crucial to shine a light on the disturbing reality of child labor in the southeast. Recent headlines from Annabelle and Nabiya State highlight two critical cases, exposing the deep roots of poverty and child trafficking driving this exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>The Child Rights Act of 2003 unequivocally prohibits child labor, yet this legal safeguard has proven insufficient. It&#8217;s time for decisive action.<\/p>\n<p>Both federal and state governments must collaborate to strengthen these laws and ensure that those who perpetrate child abuse face the full consequences. Protecting our children is a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the Amajuri practice in the north has garnered attention, it&#8217;s crucial to shine a light on the disturbing reality of child labor in the southeast. Recent headlines from Annabelle and Nabiya State highlight two critical cases, exposing the deep roots of poverty and child trafficking driving this exploitation. 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