World Day Against Child Labour

Aguleri and Igbariam Regions in Onitsha Archdiocese Marked World Day Against Child Labour

The United Nation set aside 12^th June every year to observe this event. JDPC Onitsha used this opportunity  to carry out sensitization programme in 2 regions (Aguleri and Igbariam) covering 4 LGAs in Anambra State. JDPC members in the regions came out in good numbers to carry out sensitization campaign in the parks and markets in the regions. While JDPC members in Aguleri region took a stretch walk from Aguleri Junction to Otuocha Market and its surroundings, JDPC members in Igbariam region went to the biggest building materials market in Nigeria and Bakery market both in Ogbunike/Ogidi. It was estimated that over 800,000 people were directly reached in the 4 LGAs visited.

Many passersby and traders were highly excited to see this kind of programme coming to their domain for the first time.