Kwara State Vows to Combat Early Marriage Through Partnership with National Coalition
The Kwara State Government has pledged to safeguard the girl child from early marriage, partnering with the National Coalition of Civil Society to End Child Marriage in Nigeria to advance this objective.
Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi made this commitment during a meeting in Ilorin, the state capital, with representatives of the coalition. Speaking to LEADERSHIP , he stressed the urgent need to protect young girls from child marriage, highlighting its detrimental impact on their mental health, education, and long-term prospects.
The collaboration aims to raise awareness, advocate for policy reforms, and provide support systems to deter the practice, which remains a significant challenge in many communities. Deputy Governor Alabi reiterated the administration's resolve to prioritise the welfare and empowerment of girls, ensuring they have the opportunity to pursue education and realise their potential.
“Those below 18 cannot survive marriage because it requires compromise and commitment, and this is for better, for worse. The girls lose their vision, and we need to protect our girls from early marriage,” he said.
Alabi also emphasised the importance of implementing laws to curb such practices while assuring his visitors of partnership through the Ministry of Social Development.
He assured the state government would continue implementing progressive measures to safeguard the girls.
Earlier, the national co-chair of the coalition, Mr Kolawole Olatosimi, had commended the state government for its proactive efforts in enforcing girl-child protection policies.
Olatosimi described Kwara as one of the leading states implementing such initiatives and urged the government to strengthen legal protections for those at risk and victims of child marriage.
He appealed for a budget release to fund initiatives for girl children to empower them in their education and skills acquisition.
He pledged the coalition's support for government initiatives to improve the lives of women and girls.
Olatosimi later presented a policy report and analysis on girl-child protection for the government's consideration.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Adamu Attah Ubandawaki Olatunji Moronfoye Shettima Oko Erin Yoonus Kola Olatinwo Babata National Information Technology Development Agency Facemasks EFCC Ojo Isekuse Saba Mamman Daniel Michael Ologundea Kayode Bankole Saba Jibril Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq Benin Republic Ajakaye Gbugbu International Market Emir Of Lafiagi Ayo Adeyemi Taofik Abdulkareem Gani Saadu Niyi Osundare Abdulmajeed Wahab Halimat Yusuf George Innih Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria Turaki Yakubu Shaaba Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Alimi Afonja Aiyedun Temi Kolawole KWASAA Shuaib Jawondo Nigeria Customs Service Iyeru Grammar School Iliasu Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union AGM Professional Services Yusuf Ali Kwara 2019 Olupako Of Share Shao Guber Aspirant Aliyu Salihu MMWG Imam Gambari Balogun Gambari Onilupeju Of Ilupeju Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory Muyiwa Oladipo Kanu Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP) Haashim Initiative For Community Advancement Bareke Ope Saraki HICA Gbenga Olawepo Ahmed Bolaji Nagode Ibrahim Abdulkadir Abikan 2023 Elections A.O. Belgore Rafiu Ajakaye David Oyedepo Kwara Basketball Association Kunle Akogun Special Agro-Industrial Hub Taofeek Sanusi Aliyu Kora-Sabi Dasuki Belgore Council Of The Wise Oyelere Oyinloye Oniye Folorunsho Alao Taofeek Ibraheem

