In trying to examines the influence of household decision on child labour in Niger
state. A cross sectional data set was collected from a sample of 1197 households children
between the age of 5 and 14 years in rural areas of Niger State, using a logistic regression
model. The findings of this study show that child labour activity, family size and distance to
school are more likely to affect child labour participation negatively. Also a biological child of
a household head has a greater chance of attending school than a non-biological child, and
the higher the education of household head, the less likely a child engage in labour. This
study therefore recommends general awareness campaign against child labour and
provision of more schooling opportunities for parents and children in rural areas, by both
government and non-governmental organisations. In addition, cash transfer programmes
targeting the poor households should be implemented so that the need to rely on child
labour is reduced and making it possible for children to attend school.