Section 12 Child’s Right Act
Section 12 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to leisure, recreation and cultural activities. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act.
(1) Every child is entitled to rest and leisure and to engage in play, sports and recreational activities appropriate to his age.
(2) Every child is entitled to participate fully in the cultural and artistic activities of the Nigerian, African and world communities.
(3) Every Government, person, institution, service, agency, organisation and body, responsible for the care and welfare of a child shall, at all times, ensure adequate opportunities for the child in the enjoyment of the rights provided for the child in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
