From Vulnerability to Sustainability

Implementation of Free Education Programmes and Reversal of Child Trafficking in Nigeria

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ID19004095
AutoresC Ezeibe (0000-0003-4465-4076, University of Nigeria), Chika Oguonu (University of Nigeria), Chukwuedozie K Ajaero (0000-0002-6658-3638, University of Nigeria), Nnabuike Osadebe (0009-0001-7585-1198, University of Nigeria), Humprey Agbo (University of Nigeria, autor correspondente), Onyinye Uwaechia (University of Nigeria)
Ano2019
Volume7
Fascículo1
Páginas104-118
Data de publicação2019-08-06
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Human Trafficking (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2332-2705 • E-ISSN: 2332-2713
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/23322705.2019.1647506
OpenAlexW2965108391
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas33

Child trafficking is a major human security challenge, globally. In Africa, governments largely rely on the implementation of social programs such as free education and poverty alleviation to counteract trafficking. Although extant literature have examined the impact of poverty and illiteracy on child trafficking, the impact of free and compulsory education on reversal of child trafficking has not been central to existing academic debates. Using the mixed method approach, this study examines how the implementation of free education programs is reversing child trafficking in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Findings show a generally negative correlation between school enrollment and child trafficking except primary enrollment in Ebonyi (r = 0.8669) as well as secondary enrollment in Anambra (r = 0.5922) and Imo (r = 0.038). This demonstrates the implementation of free education is associated with increased school enrollment and reduced child trafficking. Although free education is relevant for reducing child trafficking in Ebonyi state, the social problem remains rife in Nigeria. The paper argues that continuous implementation of a free education program alongside other integrated multi-level approaches to social and economic inclusion, especially poverty reduction schemes, presents an opportunity for protecting children’s rights, achieving inclusive education and reducing child trafficking

Child Rights · Computer security · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Functional illiteracy · Human rights · Political science · Poverty · Sustainability · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Sex work and related issues