The study assessed the integration of Child friendly elements in Tafawa Balewa town of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Both quantitative and qualitative survey were employed to gain an understanding of the Child friendly elements that have been integrated in Tafawa Balewa town of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Data was collected through observation, Focus Group Discussions and questionnaire administration. The study employed both stratified and purposive sampling techniques to select the samples from the target population. Stratified sampling technique was used to categories the selected schools into different strata such as; mixed and single sex schools, day and boarding, public and private schools among others. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the relevant stakeholders who are believed to be knowledgeable in child friendly issues of Tafawa Balewa town. A total of 75 stakeholders were purposively selected and voluntarily participated in the study. The findings revealed that Children’s participation; Legal framework; Rights strategy; Rights unit; Impact assessment and evaluation; Report and Independent Advocacy were the key elements of child friendliness in the study area. The study further revealed that, the overall percentages demonstrating adherence to the integration of the different CFC elements was relatively poor, an indication that the study area is not child friendly. Therefore, the study recommends that policy makers should develop a comprehensive child friendly strategy/plan for the integration of the Child-friendly elements. Also, the local government administrators, in partnership with the state government, should create public awareness and education campaign on the Child Right Act.
Keywords: Assessment, Integration, child-friendly, child-friendly elements
