AGILE's Onuora Advocates for Girl-Child Education Over Marriage
During the 2026 International Day Of The Girl Child at the International Conference Centre in Enugu, Dr. Ebele Georgina Chukwu Onuora, the Enugu state coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), called on parents and guardians to prioritize girl-child education and discourage early marriage. Speaking on the theme “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,” Onuora highlighted that early marriage can severely limit a girl's potential and future opportunities.
She acknowledged the value of marriage but insisted it should not come at the cost of a child's education. Onuora posed critical questions regarding the rush to marry girls before they can pursue their aspirations, stressing that girls should be allowed to focus on their education and personal development.
She urged community and religious leaders to advocate against early marriage, emphasizing their influential role in promoting girls' education and protection.
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