This image captures an outdoor street scene in Jos, Nigeria, featuring active metal fabrication work and numerous individuals, primarily children

This image captures an outdoor street scene in Jos, Nigeria, featuring active metal fabrication work and numerous individuals, primarily children. The street consists of a paved surface overlaid with dirt, gravel, and scattered debris, including fragments of green glass bottles in the mid-ground. On the right, a two-story building with a reddish-brown facade and dark metal balconies stands adjacent to the street. Beneath it, an individual wearing dark clothing is actively engaged in arc welding, generating bright orange sparks. Nearby, multiple dark, rectangular metal structures, possibly electrical enclosures or cabinets, are visible, some partially assembled. Another individual in a light-colored work uniform stands further back within this metalworking area. In the background, an older, light-colored utility vehicle is parked facing away from the viewer. On the left side of the street, a series of rudimentary market stalls or workshops with corrugated metal roofs and barred openings line the thoroughfare. Tall, thin poles extend upwards from behind these structures. Several people are present. In the foreground, a young boy, approximately 5-7 years old, wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and bright green pants, stands facing right, observing the scene. In the mid-ground, two boys, estimated to be between 8 and 12 years old, stand close together; one wears a camouflage-patterned t-shirt and holds a small, light-colored object, while the other wears a dark tunic over pants. Both appear soiled and are focused on the welding activity. Additional children and teenagers are discernible on the left, near the shanty structures, some standing, some seated. The sky above is a pale, hazy blue, indicative of either early morning or late afternoon.