Should the government prioritize education and empowerment for young girls over forced marriages?
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken a bold stance against the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, over his plan to sponsor the wedding of 100 girls. But is this enough to protect the rights and well-being of young girls in Nigeria?
Is the Child’s Right Act being violated by forcing young girls into marriage?
The minister has deemed the speaker’s plan as “totally unacceptable” and a violation of the Child’s Right Act. But what does this mean for the future of these young girls?
Can education and empowerment programs make a difference in the lives of young girls?
The Ministry of Women Affairs is committed to providing sustainable empowerment opportunities for the girl child.
Key Points:
- Women are world changers, their needs should be prioritized.
- Investigation Underway
- Legal Action
- Empowering Young Girls
