Dr. Gbolahan Oyebambi of the University of florin Teach-ing Hospital (UITH) has said family planning for girls un-der 18 years is dangerous for their health and future.
Oyebambi, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin, yesterday, warned against the common practice of underage family planning in the country.
According to him, some girls under the age of 18 are fond of doing family planning to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
He added that family planning was the safest way to prevent unwanted pregnancies among married couples. The doctor said some parents were aware of their children's wayward ways and aided them by seeking family planning options for them. "When a girl of 17 knows she is safe to be sexually active, it will make her misbehave and be wayward without any fear," he said.
He warned parents not to encourage the use of pills. for their underage children and added that "it was evil and suicidal:'
The doctor also advised medical practitioners to seek proper clarification before adopting any family planning method for patients.
Oyebambi called on government to reach out to the public through the media, schools, religious houses and hospitals to discourage such practices in the society.
"It is time for the three tiers of government to take a boldstep to save the future of our female children by cam-paigning against underage family planning," he said.
Source: Daily Sun News
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