Police, POWA, POCACOV Call for End to Child Marriage

Police Seek Stronger Child Protection to End Child Marriage

The Nigeria Police Force has called for stronger child protection systems, coordinated institutional action and sustained investment in Girls’ education, safety and empowerment as part of efforts to end child marriage and advance Nigeria’s social development. The call was made at the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration, organised by the Police Campaign […]

IGP Disu Calls For Enforcement Of Laws Against Child Marriage

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Disu has called for stronger child protection policies, strict enforcement of laws against child marriage and improved access to education and healthcare for vulnerable girls, warning against the use of poverty, social pressure and cultural practices to deny children their fundamental rights. Disu, who spoke through a message delivered […]

“Protect Our Children”: Police, POWA, POCACOV Unite Against Child Exploitation

The I-G said that NPF recognised that protecting the girl child was not merely a legal obligation, but also a moral and societal responsibility.

Police, POWA, POCACOV call for end to child marriage

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Tunji Disu, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ending child marriage and protecting the rights of the girl child. Disu, represented by DIG Kene Onwumere, Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Logistics, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration of the …