Challenges hindering girl child education in Nigeria include poverty, peer pressure, early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, negligence, rape, ignorance, being burden bearers for their families, and lack of parental care. Conflict-affected areas, like Northeast Nigeria, exacerbate the issue, with girls being more likely to be out of school. President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria has 13.2 million out-of-school children, with girls accounting for 60% of this figure. Cultural norms often prioritize male children, relegating girls to domestic roles and denying them education, leading to the perpetuation of illiteracy and preventing them from realizing their full potential. Misconceptions about the role of girls in society and the benefits of educating them further contribute to the problem.
GIRL CHILD: Problems, prospects of girl-child education in Nigeria — Edugist
Updated on May 3, 2024