It is on record that the menace of girl child marriage is becoming worrisome and a great concern in Nigeria, in many parts of Africa and the world at large. The issue of girl child marriage is more pronounced in Nigeria and in Northern part of the country specifically. To this end, all hand must be on deck to ensure that the menace of girl child marriage in Nigeria is given due cognizance as the consequences that come with it are enamors. Some of the laws that are put in place to prevent the menace of girl child marriage need to be revisit and strengthen too. With all these put in place, the menace of girl child marriage in Nigeria will be rooted into history completely.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 11, 2018 00:56 UTC