Unplanned pregnancy should not derail girl-child development - Queen Mother
Naana Lomoki Lomo I, Queen of the Lomobiawe Clan and Vice President of the Ada Queenmothers Consortium, encouraged girls not to allow unplanned pregnancies or other challenges to derail their aspirations at the Daring Women Summit 2026 held in Ada. She said, "Even a pregnancy you have not planned for should not become a barrier to your progress." The summit was organised by the Tapioca Foundation on the theme "Rights, Justice, Action for all Women and Girls".
The queen mother shared her personal experience and education despite being a mother, with her children also in school. She said, "My first child is 22 years old and still in school, just like the others. So, you cannot tell me that you stopped schooling because you got pregnant." She urged young girls to prioritise long-term opportunities over short-term financial assistance. She also advised parents to build strong relationships with their children, stressing that trust and open communication were key to guiding them effectively.
She cautioned against neglecting girls who experience unplanned pregnancies, noting that such actions expose them to vulnerability and external influence. She further urged parents who might lack resources to seek assistance from traditional leaders, queen mothers, or public institutions to support the development of the girl child.
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Naana Lomoki Lomo I, Queen of the Lomobiawe Clan, has charged girls not to allow unplanned pregnancies to derail their aspirations. The queen mother shared her personal experience and education despite being a mother - but what did she say about parents?
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