A child rights advocate has raised concerns over the continued abandonment of Nigerian children in orphanages due to poverty and difficult economic conditions.
The advocate said some parents and families struggling to provide basic necessities are being pushed into making painful decisions that separate children from their homes.
According to the advocate, poverty, unemployment and the rising cost of living remain major factors contributing to child abandonment in some parts of the country.
The rights campaigner called for stronger social protection programmes and greater support for vulnerable families to help prevent children from being separated from their parents.
The advocate also urged government agencies, communities and relevant organisations to strengthen child protection systems and ensure that abandoned or vulnerable children receive proper care and protection.
The development highlights the need for greater attention to the welfare of children and families facing severe economic hardship across Nigeria.
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