system and prohibits imprisonment of children and provides the
establishment
of
children
and
family
court,
the
Committee
recommends the State party do ensure the full implementation of
juvenile justice standards. Ensure that the minimum age for criminal
responsibility is applicable in all the 36 States. It is also recommended
those who are responsible for the implementation and the setting up of
the juvenile justice system establish a legal aid system to assist
children who are in conflict with the law or require legal intervention.
11- Child trafficking: While acknowledging the measures taken by the
State to combat trafficking of women and children including the
adoption of trafficking in persons (prohibition law enforcement and act
as amended in 2005). The establishment of the national agency for the
prohibition of trafficking in persons and the various corporation
agreements reached with other countries.
The committee is
concerned by the continuing prevalence and the extent of this problem
especially the trafficking of children who become sex slaves or
domestic workers.
The committee urges the State Party to take
measures aimed at reducing the vulnerability of girls as well as
awareness raising an awareness campaign particularly in communities
most at risk.
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child takes
this opportunity to renew to the Government of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the
assurances of its highest consideration.
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