The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria’s spotlight must shine brightest on girls for the country to remain on course for the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The global children’s body said this in a statement issued by its communication officer, Sefiyah Bello, in Abuja on Wednesday, on the occasion of the 2023 International Day of the Girl-Child (IDGC).
She stated that the spotlight should be especially on girls who are marginalised due to disability, poverty, or crisis, and those who are pregnant, parenting, or married.
The IDGC is annually celebrated on October 11 as a global platform to advocate for the full spectrum of girls’ rights.
The 2023 theme is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-Being.”
Mr Bello, therefore, added that “every year on October 11, the world unites to celebrate the resilience, strength, and potential of girls, highlighting the distinct challenges they face worldwide.
“As we approach the midpoint…