CLO and the Rights of the Nigerian Child

www.odogwublog.com reports that again CLO issues a press statement on rights of the African Child
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION (CLO) ON THE RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) hereby commend the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its bold statement on the protection of the rights of the Nigerian child by halting a scheduled marriage ceremony between a 40 year male adult and a 13 year primary 5 pupil at Abuja on the ground that it amounted to a violation of the pupil's rights under the Child Rights Act, 2003. We salute the officers of the NHRC for their gallantry.
For the CLO, the halting of the marriage ceremony on 24th July 2015 by the NHRC is a clear demonstration by the Commission of its commitment to the realization of the rights of the Nigerian child. This also signals a new and practical approach to addressing the menace of infant marriage in the country.
The CLO has maintained that the protection and promotion of the rights of the Nigerian child demands practical and proactive approaches. Also, that there is need to get the public more involved. It is believed that getting the public more involved will strengthen the work of the NHRC and the civil society movement. The public should be willing to always blow the whistle whenever and wherever the rights of a Nigerian child is threatened or is being violated.
 Finally, the CLO calls on the NHRC to ensure that the matter is thoroughly investigated by the Nigerian Police Force, and if the right of the pupil was violated that the penal provisions of the Child's Rights Act are activated against all involved.
Uche Wisdom Durueke President, CLO 08033952883