ABSTRACT
Introduction Children are key members of any society whose existence cannot be ignored. By nature, they are so tender and could barely help or defend themselves in times of tough situations. They are characterized by their formative years and vulnerability. They are growing future adults who have no means to protect themselves in any way. As a result, each community is expected to consider the children to be of paramount interest wherein adults and the government protect the interest or rights of the child on every side. In Africa, children are cherished by all; that is why their upbringing and well-being is a communal affair. Every adult member of the community takes the responsibility of caring for the child; most of the time they give up their pleasure to ensure that children are all right.1 As good as the intentions of many African adults are, they oftentimes violate the rights of children, especially the social protection right, consciously or unconsciously. It is therefore important to consider some key issues that will inform and guide against further infringement of children’s social protection right in Africa.
