Obaseki kicks against child marriage, seeks return of 14-year-old child bride (Punch)

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said he is working with the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, to ensure the safe return of Memunatu Musa, a 14-year-old pupil of Enikaro Primary School, in Benin City, who was given out in marriage to a groom in Katsina.

The Governor disclosed this at the 2019 Children’s Day celebration held on Monday in Benin City.

He stressed that his administration would not allow children to be denied the opportunity to go to school in the state.

Obaseki said that Memunatu Musa would be brought back to the state to complete her education. Read more