Lady pharmacists intensify campaign against child marriage
The Association of Lady Pharmacists in Plateau State has intensified its campaign against child marriage to mark the International Day of the Girl Child in Read More:…
Child marriage remains a persistent challenge in parts of Nigeria, particularly in the north, where cultural and religious practices, poverty and low levels of girl-child education combine to push many underage girls into early unions. The practice has long been linked to health risks such as obstetric fistula and maternal mortality, as well as interrupted schooling and reduced economic opportunities for girls, prompting repeated advocacy from civil society groups, health professionals and international bodies over the years.
The International Day of the Girl Child, marked annually, is typically used by advocacy groups and professional associations to draw attention to issues affecting girls, including child marriage, access to education and gender-based discrimination. Both Punch and Premium Times report that the Association of Lady Pharmacists in Plateau State used the occasion to renew calls against the practice, with Premium Times additionally noting the group's emphasis on promoting girl-child education. Details on specific interventions, funding or follow-up actions by the association were not disclosed in the coverage.