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Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by 40Lightyears: 9:11am On Nov 28, 2013 |
The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported in May 2005 that more than 7.3 million Nigerian children of school age were not in schools. The ugly statistic has its grave social consequences, including the spiraling rate of illiteracy and the dramatic rise in crimes committed by homeless street kids in Nigeria’s major towns and cities. Across Nigeria, there are millions of children who are neither cared for nor have the prospects of personal fulfillment for the future. Their forlorn outlook paints a graphic portrait of their state of helplessness. Bereft of hope and cut off from the sustenance of family ties, these children roam the streets in a daze. They appear unkempt, emaciated, a picture of innocence defiled. Speak to them and they reveal a total absence of hope regarding their future. They make their “homes” in some of the filthiest, most dangerous parts of cities and towns, including abandoned buildings, underneath overhead bridges, and near refuse dumps which they scavenge for food. They usually retire to their dangerous “abodes” at dusk and dash out early in the morning before they are seen by the prying eyes of the police or rightful owners of some of the structures that serve as haven. In a country where the vast majority of the populace is racked by abject poverty, the state of street children is particularly grim. Fela Awosika, a photojournalist who documents street kids across Nigeria, sets out to keep the future of these disadvantaged children firmly before our eyes. Source: http://saharareporters.com/gallery/photonews-nigeria%E2%80%99s-street-kids-unprotected-and-hopeless
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Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Tgirl4real(f): 10:27am On Nov 28, 2013 |
Are u adding more pix? Sad! One really don't know what truly goes on out there. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:38pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
really serious. leaders of tomoro.....anyway they will also av a story to tell,, that they once had no shoes..... 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by TeenageMoney(m): 12:38pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Hope for Nigeria... |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by zeanslim(m): 12:38pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
i-*am sad┅GOD help em ! ✩
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Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by IAMBREEZY: 12:39pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Too bad |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by pfijacobs(m): 12:39pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Hi |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Katier00(f): 12:39pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
This is sooo sad, why on earth will you bring forth children that you are not willing to care for 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by albacete(m): 12:39pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Sad! |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by AbdulAdam56(m): 12:40pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Some!!! |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Psychedelia(m): 12:40pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
I understand those kids in the second picture are almajiris... |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by nkemKalu: 12:40pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
These are not Nigerian children....they are actually from Niger republic and Benin republic 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by cooljude(m): 12:41pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
i really feel for them. This country has to stop this trend if we want to reduce crime drastically. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:41pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
refuse dump site is their place of abode at nights, begging for alms is their day job. My amazement still lies on how they survive. #NigeriansMustSurvive |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by codedflowz(m): 12:41pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
So sad |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by illicit(m): 12:41pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
more pix, those two pix justifies and proves nothing. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by showgolee(m): 12:42pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
......................................... d second pix is rampant, we c dem almost everyday, some sef go sing for u |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:43pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
It's a shame |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by pheesayor(m): 12:43pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
In Lagos, as well as some other states education is free up to secondary level but some people aren't just interested in the long term gain of children education, they prefer the short term gain of their children begging, hawking or even helping them with their businesses e.g. "mama put" and co. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by EnitanItunu(f): 12:43pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
So sad |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Innodon(m): 12:44pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
This is more common in northern Nigeria.I think what they need is education. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by showgolee(m): 12:45pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
nkem Kalu: These are not Nigerian children....they are actually from Niger republic and Benin republic |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by naijacutee(f): 12:45pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
nkem Kalu: These are not Nigerian children....they are actually from Niger republic and Benin republic It doesn't matter where they come from. The fact is that they did not ask to be brought into this world, and they are trying to exist in very unfortunate circumstances. We can try to disassociate ourselves from them, to justify ourselves for not being responsible, but they are still vulnerable children who need help which their parents cannot provide otherwise, society pays in the future. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:45pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
When i bcome minister of health,it wl b a crime 2hv mo dan 2-3 kids.n b4 u hv a child,u mst hv enuf resources set apart to train d child to university level.i dnt undastand y its d poor dat hv 6-12 kids n d rich hv 2-4 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Adex099(m): 12:46pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
nkem Kalu: These are not Nigerian children....they are actually from Niger republic and Benin republicSays who?? For your information, those almajiris are Nigerians !!! @Topic, I reserve my comment |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Vicjay1(m): 12:46pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
not all of them are Nigerians. if u come to Benin city(ring road) you will see even Lebanese, Niger republic. hustling continues 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by showgolee(m): 12:46pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
the begging issh is most common for yoruba and hausa pple, hardly you find igbo doing that 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:47pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
All these make up stories.. I have never seen any homeless Kid.. Sympathy beggars |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Adex099(m): 12:47pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
emmiieeee: When i bcome minister of health,it wl b a crime 2hv mo dan 2-3 kids.n b4 u hv a child,u mst hv enuf resources set apart to train d child to university level.i dnt undastand y its d poor dat hv 6-12 kids n d rich hv 2-4And you fink those uncivilized abokis would adhere to it??. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Lucaskid(m): 12:47pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
wat a shame |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Dannylux: 12:47pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Oya let's blame me on the government since that's what most Nigerians are good for.. |
Re: Nigeria’s Street Kids: Unprotected And Hopeless by Nobody: 12:47pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
illicit: more pix, those two pix justifies and proves nothing. You dont need more pix here, go to the streets/roads you will get a live coverage. Probably ur parents are one those stealing away the futures of these children |
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