Christy Opara Advocates for Girl-Child Empowerment in Abuja
Ambassador Christy Opara MON, an Olympian and performance coach, has called for urgent action to end child marriage and enhance opportunities for girls through sports, education, and mentorship. Opara, who is the founder of the Soho24 Foundation, made this appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the announcement of the foundation’s 2026 International Day of the Girl Child programme.
The event, themed “Empowerment of the Girl-Child Through Sports Development, Education and Performances,” is scheduled for Thursday, 8 October, at the Soho24 Foundation Sports Park in Kado, Abuja, ahead of the global observance on 11 October. Opara stressed the importance of protecting girls' rights and dignity, asserting that investment in the girl-child is crucial for future development.
The foundation has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the National Council for Women Societies for this initiative. Opara also acknowledged the support from various stakeholders for the foundation's previous programme in 2025, aiming to empower girls through confidence-building and skill development.
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