Building the Dream of a Child Marriage Free Nigeria

On December 15, 2025, Mr. Sulton Abdullahi, an individual child rights advocate marked a support to the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage of the Child Marriage Free World Initiativesuccessfully commenced its advocacy activities at St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School in Bayelsa State, marking a powerful start to the campaign against child marriage. This engagement focused on awareness, dialogue, pledging and commitment-building among young girls.

This interactive sensitization session included 76 students between the ages of 13 and 16 years. The session explored the impacts of child marriage, emphasising on its effects on education, health, personal development, and fundamental human rights. Students were encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and express their thoughts, creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

Group discussions and a question-and-answer segment followed, during which students openly shared personal experiences and observations related to early marriage within their communities. Their contributions demonstrated a strong understanding of the issue and a collective rejection of harmful traditional practices that undermine girls’ futures. The activity concluded with a pledging where all 76 students committed to standing against child marriage and advocating for education and personal growth.