The Federal Government of Nigeria has placed a ban on the lodging of underaged girls in hotels across the country.
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye made this known during the graduation and grant ceremony of participants of the ‘Unlock training programme’ on Saturday in Abuja.
She said the ban will take effect from June 20, 2024.
Ohanenye warned of severe measures against any hotel caught flouting the directive.
“I just want to say something to the beneficiaries today. I hope you saw the video circulating about our girls taken to Ghana. You are going to hear our action on Monday.
“From the 20th, in all hotels, there will not be lodging of underage girls. I mean it. No more lodging of underage girls; no more bullying,” she said.
