The Punch
Nigeria Reports Rise in Almajiri Number Due to Parents Abandonment of Responsibilities
A growing number of children in Nigeria are being forced into street life as parents abandon their responsibilities, according to a recent report by the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Childrens Education. The rise is attributed to neglect, with many parents leaving their children on the streets while they pursue other livelihoods.
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