CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Child abuse and child
labour has represents one of the most dehumanizing forms of human rights abuse
in Nigeria. Top on the hat of the slavery-like practices in Nigeria against
children is child abuse and trafficking. Combating child abuse has gathered
considerable momentum over the years with increased political awareness
regarding the phenomenon, as illustrated by the localized adoption and
ratification of international standards and important commitments undertaken in
international conference by different states. Dyorouhgi, (2014).
