An officer of the Social Welfare department at Weija Gbawe, Mr. George Asomani, has expressed concern about the alarming trend of parents forcing children into labour under the pretense of education or apprenticeship.
Stressing his dissatisfaction, he condemned the act and said such parenting and guidance were uncalled-for, as some parents in most cases enforce wards into early marriage and undeserved work.
Speaking on Angel TV, on back of this year’s World Child Labour Day celebration, he campaigned for collaborative efforts in educating parents on child labour and the potential of it destroying the future of their wards.
“This is a heartbreaking reality that needs urgent attention. Some are being misled by false promises of better opportunity but in reality, their children are subjected to hard labour, long hours and no pay. This is a concern we must all raise,” he told Ohemaa Sakyiwaa on Angel Morning Show (AMS), Friday, June 13, 2025.
According to him, children as young as 15 and even younger are being compelled to work in hazardous conditions, sacrificing education and well-being.
“They’re denied access to education, healthcare, and a safe environment. The consequences are dire, with many children suffering physical and emotional abuse.”
He suggested that government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and civil society groups join forces in the fight against child labour.
“We need to work together to protect our children, we’ll strengthen laws, increase enforcement, and support families to ensure children receive proper education,” he stressed.
He concluded, saying practice of parents falsely sending children to work is a swift reminder of need for collective action.
“By working together, we can protect children.”
He suggested that parents be held accountable for their actions.
