Child Marriage:Ex-Gov Saraki’s wife seeks amendment of constitutional provision “The evidence is clear that child marriages deny girls of an opportunity to complete an education, thereby directly diminishing their chances at a good life. In line with the Foundation’s long-standing policy we shall continue to strive for improved well being of the girl-child by protecting their rights to security; protection from all forms of physical and mental abuse; education; health; and social and economic empowerment, irrespective of their religious or cultural backgrounds.” Do you support the Senate position on legalizing child marriage? - See more at: vanguardngr/2013/07/child-marriageex-gov-sarakis-wife-seeks-amendment-of-constitutional-provision/#sthash.MAvLcmWn.dpuf Wife of former Kwara State governor and founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WBFA, Mrs Oluwatoyin Saraki, has called for an urgent amendment of Section 29 (4) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), legalizing child marriage.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 11:39:53 +0000