Joel Yakubu is shedding light on a critical issue affecting thousands of young girls in Nigeria: child marriage. This practice denies them education, health, and protection, having severe physical and emotional consequences. By raising awareness, Yakubu aims to inspire change and advocacy. His efforts highlight the need to protect girls' rights and futures.
As previously discussed in our recent lectures, the legal age for marriage in Nigeria permits males to marry at 14 and females at 12. A notable case reflecting this legal framework is the marriage of a 13-year-old boy to a 14-year-old girl in Kaduna State, highlighting the complexities surrounding adolescent rights within the context of Nigerian law.
While child marriage is legally permissible in Nigeria, it poses a serious threat to the health, education, and future prospects of young girls.
Every year, millions of girls around the world are married before they turn 18. These marriages often deprive girls of their rights to education, health, and protection from #violence and #abuse
Joel Yakubu is a student of Taraba state university jalingo, studying public health science. He's passionate on creating awareness and curious on global change.
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