Makinde's Campaign Promises Free Education for Girls

The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, led by Seyi Makinde, announced plans to prioritize free education, vocational training, and adolescent healthcare for Nigerian girls. Hon. Toyin Balogun, the Director of National Women Coordination, revealed these initiatives on the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, themed “End Child Marriage, Invest in Girls Rights.” The proposed measures include legal aid for vulnerable girls, enhanced child-protection laws, and community sensitization programs to combat harmful social norms associated with early marriage.

Balogun emphasized the need for vocational training to support girls whose education has been disrupted by early marriage. The administration aims to strengthen child-friendly justice mechanisms and expand protection services, particularly in underserved communities.

Additionally, it plans to introduce inclusive healthcare policies for child brides and promote awareness of the consequences of child marriage. Current statistics indicate that 33.4 percent of young women in Nigeria marry before 18, and 7.6 million girls are out of school.