Child marriage: Nigeria has no excuse if Saudi Arabia can raise the age of Marriage – Banky W
Popular Nigerian Singer turned politician, Banky W has shared his thoughts about child marriage in Nigeria.
In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, he stated that if Saudi Arabia where Mecca is located can raise the age of marriage to 18, then Nigeria has no excuse to continue the act of child marriage.
This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the ban on Child marriage in December 2019 and announced that the age of marriage for any girl is 18.
His tweet:
Some Nigerians try to hide behind religion as the reason why they should be allowed to marry children. But if Saudi Arabia – the kingdom, the headquarters i.e. Mecca, can raise the age of Marriage to 18 (because it’s the right thing to do) then Nigeria has no excuse. #Timeup
I pray Nigerian government enact the law too.
If care is not taking in Nigeria all the girls we are having would just continuing aborting pregnancy due to the poverty and lack of proper care of the parents. Why can’t we emulate other countries in taking care of it’s citizens.
Nigeria should follow suite
Nigeria however don’t follow good examples
I keep prayer for Nigeria daily
Banky W you’re on point
I hope they don’t tag you an islamophobe because of this