Canada backs Nigerian journalists in fight to stop child recruitment in armed conflicts

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

Canada has reaffirmed its support for efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in Nigeria, urging journalists to use ethical, child‑centred reporting to expose recruitment networks and protect vulnerable youngsters.

Speaking at the opening of a five‑day workshop on “The Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Children in…