Metro Rt. Rev Igenoza Condemns Marriage of 14-Year Old Habiba

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Rt. Reverend Andrew Igenoza, Rector and Bishop of the Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta has described the alleged forceful conversion and marriage of 14-year-old girl, Habiba Isiyaku as unfortunate.

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Speaking during the Anglican Women convention in Abuja, Igenoza said “What has happened in Katsina is unfortunate. How can a 14-year old girl become a successful mother? Of course that is not good for her health. The best thing to do is to send children both male and female to school or to learn some trades that will be useful to the society”.

“Forceful marriage is not a good thing, because marriage has to be the result of consent of the parties concerned and, in this country, the age of consent starts from 18. So, that thing that happened in Katsina is very unfortunate.”
 
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