The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to redouble efforts to protect children from forced labour.
In her message marking the World Day Against Child Labour observed annually on June 12, the First Lady aligned with the 2026 global theme, “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults,” urging families, communities, and government to invest in Children’s well-being and create economic opportunities that enable adults to provide for their dependents without resulting to child labour.
“No child should be denied the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams because they are subjected to forced labour,” she said, stressing that Children’s rightful place was “in homes, classrooms, playgrounds, and safe environments where they can grow and thrive”
Senator Tinubu called on stakeholders to “raise a red card against child labour” and work collectively toward a fairer future for every child.
The World Against Child Labour is observed every June 12 and was established by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2002 to raise awareness about the global challenge of child labour and the action needed to eliminate it.
Millions of children worldwide remain trapped in exploitative labour, many in hazardous conditions that rob them of their education and childhood.
