A video shared by @olamzy219 on TikTok shows a little boy who left school to hustle for daily bread at a construction site.
The emotional video captured the lad pouring concrete and plastering the floor of a building.
The little boy who seemed to be 13 years old, worked on the construction site, while other workers watched.
Many social media users have expressed concern and questioned how they can be of help to the child as he’s doing a dangerous and difficult work.
The video also raised important questions about the need for stronger child labor laws and better protection for vulnerable children.
@Kehinde Adelaja reacted: “All Nigeria city and foreigner need hand to back up our education in other to eradicate poverty in our society because masses face alot.”
@Teez–richea said: “Keep hustling hard you go make am one day.”
@Halogen pepper reacted: “Drop aza I want to you give the boy anything because I don do this kind work before and I no is not easy.”
@Young Gold said: “May Almighty God bless your hustle.”
@Prince_B_banks said: “Who never struggle like this no go understand within this boy Dey go through….I do this work for years make God bless us.”
Watch the video below:
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