First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Advocates Complete End to Child Marriage
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on families, community leaders, and policymakers to intensify efforts toward protecting girl child rights, ending child marriage, and expanding educational investments. The First Lady issued the appeal in a formal message commemorating the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, observed under the theme End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights. Senator Tinubu emphasized that every girl deserves the fundamental right to learn, grow, and pursue her ambitions free from discrimination, violence, or harmful traditional practices. She stressed that when girls are empowered through quality education and healthcare, entire families prosper, communities strengthen, and the nation advances socially and economically. The First Lady celebrated the resilience and leadership potential of young girls across Nigeria, urging all tiers of government to enforce child protection frameworks. She reaffirmed her commitment through the Renewed Hope Initiative to advocate for policy frameworks that guarantee equal opportunities for every Nigerian child. By: Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed
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