Nigeria Adetoun Faces Backlash After Rebuking Ikoyi Sweeper for Involving Daughter

Activist Adetoun confronted a woman who brought her 11-year-old daughter to sweep an estate at 4:30 a.m. The incident sparked debate about child labor online. While some defended the mother, others supported Adetoun’s concern.

Activist Adetoun recently sparked an online debate after confronting a woman who was sweeping an estate with her 11-year-old daughter at 4:30 a.m. In the video, Adetoun criticizes the mother for involving her child in the early morning chore, claiming it could be considered child labor.

The woman, employed as a cleaner, explained that she brought her daughter along to help her due to their financial struggles. She also clarified that the child was not being forced to work but was simply assisting her mother. Adetoun’s actions led to a mixed reaction on social media, with some supporting her concern about child labor, while others defended the mother, calling her a hardworking parent doing whatever it takes to survive.

Despite the backlash, Adetoun later visited the woman and apologized for any distress she might have caused. Many social media users appreciated the apology, while others felt that more could be done to assist the struggling family.