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Child labour in Nigeria is the employment of children under the age of 18 in a manner that restricts or prevents them from basic education and development. Child labour is pervasive in every state of the country. [1] In 2006, the number of child workers was estimated at 15 million. [2] [3] Poverty is a major factor that drives child labour in ...
The primary goals of NGYouthSDGs are to advocate for meaningful youth engagement [2] in the development of Nigeria by focusing on: Education and Capacity Development: Enhancing the skills and knowledge of young people to contribute to sustainable development. Employment and Livelihoods: Promoting decent work and economic growth for young Nigerians.
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system. In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [26]
Data on youth employment in Nigeria are scarce due to under resourced agencies responsible for their collection. In 2012, 11.1million [ 30 ] youths in Nigeria were believed to be unemployed. [ 31 ] In a recent report by Bloomberg, it was revealed that as at March 2021, Nigeria Unemployment rate has increased to 33.3% making it the second ...
Nigeria ranks sixth worldwide and first in Africa in farm output. [63] The sector accounts for about 18% of GDP and almost one-third of employment. Though Nigeria is no longer a major exporter, due to local consumer boom, it is still a major producer of many agricultural products. [64] Further agricultural products include palm oil and rubber.
A child is checked for signs of malnutrition in Katsina State, Nigeria, March 2011 . In Nigeria, several subsequent governments have implemented different policies in an attempt to develop the rural areas and alleviate the poverty rate that has become a prominent decadence in such areas. However, very little success has been recorded so far.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the subject of gender disparity in access to economic and productive resources has received considerable attention. [18] Women in Nigeria play significant roles in food production and agriculture; according to reports, women small-scale farmers make up between 70 and 80 percent of the industry's workforce.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is the Nigerian Federal Ministry concerned with relations between workers and employers. It is headed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, who is appointed by the President , and is assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant.