Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Jatau, has lamented over increasing cases of child marriage in Konfulata community within Kwami Local Government Area of the state.
Jatau noted with dismay the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy, which he said had become rampant in the community.
He spoke while playing host to leaders of the Gadam community who came to solicit for access road as well as on a thank you visit following the closing of UNICEF, Chinese government support to 10 primary healthcare facilities in the area.
According to him, UNICEF and the Chinese government have pledged to consider continuing with the project having recorded great achievements and positive responses and support from the people of the affected areas.
The deputy governor used the opportunity to register his concern on early marriage and teenage pregnancy.
He said, “Early marriage and pregnancy were noticed during the visit to Konfulata recently.
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“While we try to provide healthcare, we should be careful not to allow what will endanger the lives of the people.”
Jatau informed them that most of their requests were already part of their plans and were already tabled before the governor. He assured them of positive responses.
He commended the skills acquisition programme of the Gadam Community Development Association for their youths and women, pointing out that it would go a long way in complementing government efforts towards youth empowerment.
