Conclusion

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Chapter 26 concludes Nigeria&s;s Street Children: Lives and Dreams by synthesizing the volume&s;s central themes and framing streetism as a structural and social justice issue. It argues that street-connected children reflect Nigeria&s;s urban contradictions, including rapid growth, institutional fragility, and persistent inequality. Drawing on interdisciplinary insights and diverse methodologies, the chapter highlights how historical, cultural, spatial, and economic forces shape children&s;s lives and aspirations. It emphasizes the duality of streetism, showing that children&s;s vulnerability coexists with resilience and dreams for education, dignity, and opportunity. The chapter critiques deficit-based narratives and calls for rights-based, participatory interventions that centre children&s;s voices. It also situates Nigeria&s;s experience within global debates on urban childhoods, offering comparative insights for the Global South. Ultimately, the chapter urges systemic reforms in governance, education, urban planning, and cultural engagement to transform streetism from a condition of exclusion into a catalyst for inclusive development and child-centred policy.

Ce résumé expose les affirmations des auteurs. BNTIC ne l’interprète pas comme une validation indépendante des résultats.