Emir rescues two girls from forced marriages in Niger state
The Emir of Agaie in Niger state, Yusuf Nuhu, has rescued two girls from their parents who wanted to force them into early marriage.
Mr Nuhu disclosed this to journalists shortly after a sensitisation campaign on Gender-Based Violence on Saturday in Agaie LGA of Niger state.
He said that the girls are currently in his custody and have refused to release the children to their parents until they allow the girls to marry men of their choice.
“Here in my emirate, I preach against early and forced marriage. Currently, I have two girls under my custody whose parents wanted to force into marrying men they didn’t love.
“Until their parents agree to allow them marry the men they love, I will not release the girls. This is because if they are forced into the marriage, they might not live in peace as husbands and wives due to lack of love.
“As parents, we must learn to respect the option of our children and we have been preaching on that which to some extent is yielding results,” he said.
He described the sensitisation campaign as “key and timely” as it would complement the efforts of the council in sensitising members of the area against child abuse, early marriage and domestic violence.
Earlier in her welcome address, Mairo Mann, Chairperson of the state GBV Advocacy Committee, advised parents to open up on violence perpetrated against them and their children to get justice.
She said the sensitisation campaign was to enlighten and educate parents and children on GBV and appropriate steps to take when confronted by such a situation.
Also, Mustapha Yunusa, Director, Child Development in the state Ministry of Women Affairs, said the sensitisation was to educate parents on response and preventive steps to GBV.
In her remarks, Tallatu Ekawu, Officer in Charge of Women Development in the Council, lauded the committee for bringing the sensitisation campaign to the area.
(NAN)
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