Kogi Child Marriage Prevention Initiatives

Kogi State Government is enhancing girls' education and combating child marriage, as stated by Education Commissioner Wemi Jones during the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child event in Lokoja, emphasizing the importance of a supportive learning environment for adolescent gir

AMAC organized an event to mark Girl Child Day, focusing on ending child marriage and promoting girls' rights. The event featured a mock parliamentary session and emphasized the importance of education and advocacy for girls.

Dr. Ebele Georgina Chukwu Onuora, Enugu state coordinator of AGILE, urged parents to prioritize girl-child education over early marriage during the 2026 International Day Of The Girl Child. She emphasized that early marriage limits girls' potential and future opportunities.