The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has recommended to lawmakers to input in the ongoing constitution review, 18 years as the minimum age for marriage by female citizens.
Olasupo Ayokunle, the CAN president, made the recommendation on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State while presenting the position of the Christian body to the constitution review committee for the Southwest zone.
Ayokunle, who was represented by the Ondo State CAN chairman, John Oladapo said “we recommend that the constitution shall bring clarity and emphasis to recognising and affirming eighteen years as the age of maturity and that for sexual consent.
“Guarantee for the rights of women and girls, females, to contest or seek appointment based on equal opportunities that secure their active participation in politics.”
Read Also: Constitution review: Akeredolu wants Nigerian Senate scrapped
Speaking with journalists after the hearing, Peter Akpatason, chairman of the Southwest constitution review centre for Ondo, Osun and Ekiti, promised that all submissions would be relayed to the House of Representatives.
According to him, no fewer than 35 proposals were submitted and presented before the committee.
Akpatason, however, disclosed that the exercise was not final, saying after the House must have collated the submissions, it will open another round of public hearing.
Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date
Open In Whatsapp
