By Fasilat Lawal
Early marriage is inimical to the overall well-being of the girl-child, hence the unwholesome practice must be stopped.
Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN Oyo State Chapter, expressed this displeasure at a sensitization programme held at Peoples’ Girls Grammar School, Molete Ibadan in Commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child
In a presentation entitled ‘Dangers of Early Child Marriage’, President of MWAN, Dr Oyindamola Adeyemi, described the girl child as a nation builder, pointing out that early marriage could occur as a result of unwanted pregnancy, which could affect the education, depression and mental illness to the child.
Dr Adeyemi enjoined the girl-child to see themselves as talented, urging them to avoid other acts that could disrupt their education.
In a presentation on Menstrual Disorder, the General Secretary of the association, Dr Simibiat Oseghe, said Mensural disorder in girl-child is curable, advising them to visit medical facilities and not to allow Male gender to abuse them sexually as a belief that it cures the menstrual disorder
Also, a Pediatrician, Dr Amarachi Bayo said the girl child has a promising future cautioning them to desist from unwanted pregnancy.
Some of the students at the event appreciated MWAN, Oyo State Chapter for the sensitization and promised to work hard in their education pursuit.
The high point of the event was the cultural dance, quiz and presentation of gifts.
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