CHILD NOT BRIDE

 

Last week, the Senate gave a legislative seal of approval for the marriage of underage girls. That means even a 5 year old toddler could be married off by her parents. Shit!!!

According to Senator Yerima, who moved the motion against normal protocol for a re-vote, a removal of this section violates the religious tenets of Islam. I am not aware of any Muslim scholar who has risen to speak up against him. In fact, some have even pointed out a section of the Koran which seems to suggest that a girl has come of age after her first menstrual flow.

But come to think of it will you give out your 5 year old daughter to an Alhaji whose daughter is overseas or anywhere in the planet. 

With this issue on ground, let us not sit still and look on. Your signature can change a little girl’s life. Let these children enjoy their childhood, playing in the sand, going to school like their male counterparts, grow up to become who they choose to be and settle with whom they choose. Let our voices be heard, if not soon, a rapist will decide to marry the little girl he raped. Our hospitals will be filled little girls suffering from premature pregnant and other health risks. Let’s stop the exploitation before it starts.
Speak up for your little sister, for your daughter, for your niece, your neighbors daughter and for all the little girls in Nigeria.
Let your voice be heard today.
Support #childnotbride initiative.