Assessment of Child Labour and Trafficking in Keffi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

This study assesses child labour and trafficking within the Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Employing a survey research design, 400 questionnaires were distributed to adult residents across selected locations within the Keffi Local Government Area (LGA). A high response rate of 96% (383 completed questionnaires) was achieved, and the collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequency counts and percentages. The findings revealed that a significant proportion of respondents reported having children involved in household economic activities, as well as the presence of child labourers from distant origins. Furthermore, most respondents reported household incomes within the lower to middle range, coupled with larger household sizes. These descriptive results suggest a potential correlation between household economic conditions and children’s labour engagement within the Keffi community. The study highlights the need for further in-depth analysis and targeted interventions to address child labour and its underlying socio-economic factors in the region.