Aids-Orphanhood and Human Capital Development in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorDauda, Rasaki
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-08T11:31:23Z
dc.date.available2022-02-08T11:31:23Z
dc.date.issued2013-07
dc.description.abstractThis study employs the descriptive method of analysis and growth rate to determine the effect of high number of AIDS Orphans on human capital development in Nigeria. The available facts reviewed and the result of the analysis revealed that the growth rate of the number of orphans, occasioned by the pandemic, has continued to be positive since 1990 till date. AIDS Orphans as a percentage of children within the 0 and 14 has been on the increase, from 0.03%, in 1990, to 2.1%, in 2000, and has extended further to 3.78%, in 2009. Enrolment figures, as well as the rates of school dropouts among the orphans and vulnerable children, clearly indicate that the negative impact of increase in AIDS Orphans on human capital would be substantial if this trend remains unchecked. Therefore, it is imperative for governments at all levels to set better policy measures to support these orphans. Such measures could focus on free and compulsory education, shelter, clothing, medical services and food. Communities, which provide safety nets for the children should be empowered and encouraged with proper financial assistance. In addition, there’s a clear need for specific legislation against the growing trend of all forms of exploitations and child-abuse, particularly on girlsen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.run.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1097
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oradea.en_US
dc.subjectAIDS Orphansen_US
dc.subjectHuman Capitalen_US
dc.subjectHIV/AIDSen_US
dc.subjectOrphans and Vulnerable Childrenen_US
dc.subjectSchool Enrolmenten_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.titleAids-Orphanhood and Human Capital Development in Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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