The National Agency for the Prohibition of trafficking persons [NAPTIP] has warned that parents or guardians who subject their wards to child domestic labour, risk 5 years jail term under the child's right law.

The Executive Secretary of the agency, Mr. Chuzi Egede said that though child labour is supported by the African culture, the agency will evoke the law to ensure that each child used for domestic purposes is treated fairly and raised under acceptable conditions.

Mr. Egede said that children less than 18 years must be protected with their education and future guaranteed without being subjected to the harsh conditions of servitude.
The Director inspectorate, ministry of labour, Dr. Paul okwulehie noted that parents are said to be guilty of child molestation through the inappropriate treatment of domestic helps.

A Child protection specialist with UNICEF, Mrs. Sharon Oladiji said that the fight against child domestic labour must therefore start from homes and families.

The argument of key players and representatives from different organisations concerned with child care and education development that were present at the occasion, was that domestic labour should not be fuelled by exploiting children who after all are the future of the country.

They also opined that child labour is not an economic advantage but a waste and misuse of resources that could be better prepared and utilised.