Child Labour and Its Determinants in Informal Sector of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 7 (20): 104 - 117, 2017

14 Pages Posted: 2 Jul 2018

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Ozoh Nwamaka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Department of Economics

Maria Uzonwanne

Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Department of Economics

Date Written: June 30, 2017

Abstract

Child labour is a problem that affects children and the society all over the world. Children loses their youth and chance of studying, dangers their health and their future thereby providing harm to the society. This study examined child labour and its determinants in Nigeria with specific focus on informal sector of Onitsha Metropolis, Anambra state. It is a descriptive survey research. Interview schedule was used as instrument for data collection. Non-probability sampling was employed in which the sample were drawn using quota and purposive sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages and charts). The aim of this study is to find out what determines the labour supply decisions in onitsha metropolis and also to find out the major causative factors of child labour in Onitsha metropolis. The study finds that parents determines the labour supply decisions in the study area. The findings of this study also showed that factors such as illiteracy, Parents ignorance, low level of awareness, high cost of living and low income also contribute to child labour in the study area. The study recommended amongst others that Anti-child labour watch group should be formed to prosecute and penalize parents who engage their children into labour in Onitsha and also government should provide financial assistance to parents to increase their income.

Keywords: Child Labour, Determinants, Informal Sector, Onitsha

Suggested Citation

Nwamaka, Ozoh and Uzonwanne, Maria, Child Labour and Its Determinants in Informal Sector of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria (June 30, 2017). Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 7 (20): 104 - 117, 2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3199905 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3199905

Ozoh Nwamaka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Department of Economics ( email )

Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra
Nigeria

Maria Uzonwanne (Contact Author)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Department of Economics ( email )

Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra
Nigeria

HOME PAGE: http://www.unizik.edu.ng/profile/uzonwannemc

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