Anambra State Govt. Reacts To The Marriage Of An Ozubulu Man To Underaged Girl
Anambra State Govt. Reacts To The Marriage Of An Ozubulu Man To Underaged Girl
The Anambra State Government has reacted to the news of an underaged girl who allegedly got married to an Ozubulu man. According to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs on Sunday, it received a complaint about the marriage involving a girl from Ihiala identified as Chinwe, and a man from Ozubulu, Mr Izuchukwu Igwilo.
In a statement signed by Lady Ndidi Mezue, the Commissioner, Anambra State Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, the ministry revealed that it is following up on the case and also working with several persons and organisations including security agencies towards quick resolution.
“The ministry is in contact with the girl’s family, Anambra Police and other interested parties in the ma...