The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the continued practice of child marriage in some parts of northern Nigeria to the government’s failure to provide sufficient schools and clear educational pathways for girls beyond primary level.
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Muhammadu Sanusi made the remarks on Wednesday while appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he spoke on issues bordering on culture, education, and social reform. He explained that although child marriage is often highlighted in public discussions, the underlying structural factors that compel families to make such choices are rarely addressed.
The royal father maintained that many girls complete primary education at a very young age, with no pathway for further schooling or skills development.
The monarch, however, criticised urban perspectives that ignore rural realities, noting that roads are often unsafe, schools are distant or non-existent, and local government services are lacking.
“There’s no secondary school, there’s no skill centre, there are no provisions for her life.
“We’re talking about child marriage, but you go to some parts of the north, there’s a primary school and that’s it,” Muhammadu Sanusi said.
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