Although Nigeria is a very multicultural and religiously diverse country, most Nigerians would agree that marriage is one of the most celebrated customs in the country. Both the wealthy and the poor invite their family and friends to partake in marriage ceremonies. Whether one is from the North or the South, merry cheers, laughter, music, dancing, and sharing food and drinks are part and parcel of a typical Nigerian wedding. Amidst all of these wedding ceremonies, society rarely places a spotlight on girls who are married off by their parents at an early age. Many of these girls later on become tormented by a physically, socially, and psychologically crippling phenomenon. This phenomenon starts with the letter “V”. V stands for Vesicovaginal Fistula.

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Anyone from age 18 is an adult and can be legally married.