Poverty cited as leading cause of child trafficking in Africa

Organizations and activists involved in the fight against human trafficking have identified poverty as the biggest contributor to the increased trafficking of children from Nigeria and Africa. The United States estimates that over 15,000 children are trafficked from West Africa every year. This is despite efforts by governments and non-profit organizations to curb the trend.

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