Nigeria, June 12 -- The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has expressed sadness over the number of child labourers estimated to be about 15 million in the country.

Relying on the report of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), FIDA said with the figure, Nigerian has the highest recorded rate of child labour in West Africa.

FIDA said this in a statement commemorating the 2021 edition of World Day Against Child Labour.

"This type of neglect leads to an extremely dangerous environment that often results in bodily harm, severe trauma and even death.

"It's sad to note that child labor is still on the rise, Africa ranks highest among regions both in the percentage of children in child labor - one-fifth - and th...