Modern Day slavery and child trafficking: Implications for Nigerian Education
- Felix Sunday Okogbule, PhD1* & Rosemary Isioma Brown, PhD2
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21762217
- UKR Journal of Education and Literature (UKRJEL)
This paper examines the concept of modern day slavery and child trafficking, implications for Nigerian educational issues. For some decades now, modern day slavery have taken a dangerous dimension with far reaching consequences for individuals, households, communities and the Nigerian society at large. Modern day slavery also regarded as human trafficking has become a serious concern for successive Nigerian governments, non- governmental organisations and religious bodies with children and women being the most vulnerable groups. It is an organized crime with global reach affecting individuals from diverse backgrounds with victims being exploited in informal or unregistered sector. Despite legislative frameworks and international cooperation, these issues persist, fueled by poverty, ignorance, and cultural norms. Education plays a critical role in preventing and combating human trafficking, yet the educational system in Nigeria face several challenges in addressing these issues effectively. This paper will analyse the intersection of education and modern day slavery in Nigeria, highlighting educational issues, challenges, and potential solutions. It explores the role of education in raising awareness, promoting critical thinking and empowering individuals to recognise and resist trafficking. This human rights issues emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates education with policy, community engagement, and social protection to combat the hydra-headed phenomenon of child trafficking. There should be concerted efforts to identify, prevent and support victims as well as prosecute perpetrators to serve as deterrents.
Keywords: Baby factory, child trafficking, educational issues, slavery.

