Child marriage survivor appeals for support to continue education

Salamatu (not her real name) revealed to Citi News in an interview the intervention of benevolent groups that helped whisk her out of the marriage arranged by her father.

For Salamatu, the introduction of the Norsaac team to her by a friend who heard about her predicament saved her from being married off at age 14, though it wasn’t an easy task.

She told Citi News that the reality may not be accomplished if help from individuals and organizations does not come through for her.

She is thus calling for further assistance from Norsaac and other organizations to enable her to realize her dreams.

Mr Mumin Abdul Nasir, Unit Head for Community Development at the Department of Social Welfare in Tolon, one of the officers who worked tirelessly with Norsaac and other stakeholders to salvage young Salamatu, narrated the ordeal of getting Salamatu to continue her education with Citi News and appealed to individuals, philanthropists, and organizations to help Salamatu with funding to complete her education successfully.

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