CHILD MARRIAGE POLICIES IN NIGERIA: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE HEALTH POLICY TRIANGLE PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Ending child marriage, a global health issue, by 2030 is one of the sustainable development goals. With seven years to this deadline, the world has made a positive movement towards reducing the prevalence of child marriage. Despite progress being made in many countries, a number of lower and middle-income nations, such as Nigeria, still face challenges in effectively combating this particular issue. The progress of Nigeria in the fight against child marriage has been slow, with prevalence rates showing only a slight decline. Although these rates are concerning, the predicted future rates for child brides are even more alarming.