Ese Oruru
Ese Oruru, the girl who was abducted in 2016 into a forced marriage, has graduated with a university degree.
Oby Ezekwesili, the former minister of education, shared the graduation picture of Oruru at the University of Ilorin on X.
In 2015, at 14 years old, one Yunusa Dahiru in Bayelsa state abducted Oruru and took her to Kano state, where she was converted to Islam.
She was also reportedly forced into marriage.
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The incident triggered public outrage until the police rescued her.
She was sent to the gender and child protection unit of the police force, where she was given psychological and emotional support.
Ezekwesili expressed her excitement for Oruru’s “academic achievement”.
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The girl-child advocate revealed that the lady graduated with a second class (upper division) honours in Education Technology.
The former minister described Oruru’s feat as “a testament of what a determined mind can accomplish”.
“I am super-joyful to honour and celebrate the academic achievement of Ese Oruru!” she wrote.
“Ese graduated 2nd Class Upper Division in Education Technology today at the University of Ilorin and now stands as a testament of what a determined mind can accomplish.
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“Above all, I thank God for Ese.
“The future holds so much greater promise for this young woman whose life has evolved into an extraordinary inspiration and role model for us all.“
