Investigation Reveals Widespread Child Marriage in Nigerian States

An investigation has uncovered deeply rooted customs and poverty fueling forced and child marriage practices in Ebonyi and Cross River states, leading to millions of children being forced out of school in Nigeria.

22 Mar, 06:16 — 22 Mar, 06:16

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INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

Deeply rooted in customs and fuelled by poverty, forced and child marriage practices continue to push millions of children out of school in Ebonyi and Cross River states. The post INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Investigation Reveals Widespread Child Marriage in Nigerian States

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INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

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