THE INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS ON CHILD LABOUR IN NIGERIA : IMPLICATIONS FOR NATION’S POVERTY ALLEVIATION

Abstract

This paper  the influence of educational status on child labour in Nigeria. The paper discovered that  polygamy, divorce, separation, death of parents/guardian are among the factors that contribute immensely to child labour.  Education  also is a crucial component and contributing factor to the level of awareness and  income an individual (parents and children alike) can attain; and in a great deal determine the tendency at which parents may subject their children to child labour (knowingly or unknowingly) to boost family income. There are many interlinked explanations for child labour. No single factor can fully explain its persistence and, in some cases, growth. Equal access to education in Nigeria is a basic right and there is growing concern that all children specifically girls, minorities, and children from low – income families are not afforded equal educational opportunities.  This paper recommends that child labour should be brought under control by the joiined effort of the government, corporate bodies, individuals and all concerned in order to provide the child with proper education, improve their well – being and create a brighter future for children and the nation at large.