Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who spoke while declaring open the National Consultation and Launch of Alliance 8.7 in Abuja, disclosed that modern slavery is still prevalent in Nigeria. The Vice President who was represented at the event by the Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Stephen Ocheni, disclosed that Alliance 8.7 was a global partnership committed to taking immediate and effective measures to accelerate action towards the eradication of forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and use of child soldiers among others.

“Alliance 8.7 is a platform created to help achieve the ambitious undertaking of Target 8.7 and coordinate with those working on the many interrelated Sustainable Development Goals. As a country, we are very proud of this opportunity to demonstrate our unreserved determination to combat child labour, forced labour and other impediments on the growth and development of the child.

In spite of government’s modest efforts and achievements, the National Bureau of Statistical Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2017 reveals that 43 per cent of Nigerian children between the ages 5-17 years are engaged in economic activities. This is an indication that modern slavery and child labour are still prevalent in Nigeria" he said. 


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God bless Nigeria

True, but you have a big role to play mr vp

. Talking from experience.