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In Becheve, a community in Cross River State, the tragic practice of selling underage girls for marriage as a means to settle debts continues to harm generations. This report sheds light on the grim realities faced by these young girls and the societal norms perpetuating this cycle.
Investigation reveals that persistent customs and extreme poverty in Ebonyi and Cross River states continue to drive the practice of child marriage, severely impacting children's education.
In Nigeria, around nine million girls are currently out of school—not due to a lack of capability or desire, but because the education system has failed to accommodate them. This troubling trend raises urgent questions about the implications for national development.
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has highlighted the absence of schools in Northern Nigeria as a key factor contributing to the rise of child marriages in the region. He spoke on Channels Television, emphasizing the need for better educational infrastructure.
A woman from Benue State, Tyopin Monica Mbayilan, shared a photo of a 14-year-old girl who recently gave birth in her village. She remarked that while the delivery was uncomplicated, marrying at such a young age is not advisable.
