Isonyin Grammar School marked the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child on Tuesday, October 13, with a celebration focused on ending child marriage and promoting girls’ education and rights.

Held at the school hall at 10 a.m., the event was themed “End Girl-Child Marriage” and featured speeches, poetry, a career parade, storytelling, slogan displays, music and dance.

Coach Dupe was scheduled to deliver the opening speech on the need for sound education for the girl child, highlighting the importance of giving every girl the opportunity to learn, grow and build a brighter future. Other speakers listed included Mrs Adegbaju, Mrs Ikuolomo, Boland Properties, Demilade Olatunde and Dupe Fajoye.

Students contributed to the celebration through a poem titled “She Will Lead,” recited by Akapo Elizabeth, Okusanya Mary and Thomas Demilade. The career parade featured Adegbite Semilore as a teacher, Ojo Eniola as a doctor, Osifogbo Maria as a fashion designer, and Thomas Demilade as a soldier.

Other activities included a reading of “Behind the Veil” by Ojo Eniola, placard displays bearing messages such as “Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation” and “Stop Child Marriage,” and a song-and-dance performance of “Omo Mi Se Rere.” The programme also featured a question-and-answer session, recognition of female teachers and the organising team, cake-cutting, and a vote of thanks by Demilade Olatunde.

The celebration highlighted the importance of protecting girls’ rights, preventing child marriage and ensuring access to quality education. It also reinforced the need for families, schools and communities to support girls in achieving their full potential.