The Plight Of The Nigerian Child #ChildrensDay

As the country marks yet another Children's Day, Nigeria still lack access to health, nutrition, education and other basic rights. According to UNICEF, Nigeria has an estimated 13.2 million out-of-school children, the highest in the world.

Marakisia, Amara and Sadia hawking their wares in Hausawa Village.

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