Nigeria has a population of over 120 million people, nearly half of which are children under 18. Poverty is widespread, with over 50% of Nigerians living below the poverty line. This is due in large part to the inequitable distribution of oil revenues. Many children live on the streets, especially girls, due to economic hardship and lack of access to education. Street children as young as 8 are victims of sexual exploitation. Malnutrition affects 38% of children under 5. While Nigeria claims it does not use child soldiers, reports indicate their use during conflicts in the country. One refugee camp in Nigeria houses over 3,000 refugees from other West African nations who have lived there for decades in poverty with resulting health