Nigeria: Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State - Who Protects Their Welfare and Rights?

[Nigeria Health Watch] Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji's controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom lost their parents in banditry attacks in the Mariga Local Government Area. Beyond the legal and ethical dimension of this plan, there are significant concerns regarding the mental health implications for these girls. Given the trauma and loss they have experienced due poor security infrastructure and banditry attacks, the proposed plan raises serious