Pharmacists in Plateau State are using their platform to speak up for girls, and they are not holding back. The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Plateau State chapter, recently gathered to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, turning the occasion into a direct call to action against child marriage.
At the event, the association urged communities to prioritize girl-child education rather than push young girls into early marriages. Pharmacists, often trusted voices at the community level, are well placed to carry this message into neighborhoods where these conversations are still difficult to start.
The campaign reflects a growing recognition that ending child marriage requires everyone at the table, including health professionals who interact daily with families across the state. What happens next in Plateau could set a tone worth watching for other state chapters across the country.
Originally published by AllAfrica.