By Collins Onyema
Anambra State Nigeria– An 18-year-old boy apprenticed to learn a trade in Anambra State is at the centre of a disturbing case after allegedly impregnating 10 girls within a short period, drawing widespread concern and prompting a call for public support from the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare.
The Voice Nigeria reports that according to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, the boy’s behaviour has caused alarm both in his immediate community and within government circles.
Speaking in a live video shared on social media, Obinabo described the situation as “beyond her capacity,” and appealed for advice from the public on how best to handle it.
“This boy was sent to learn a trade at the age of 18,” she explained. “But just three months into his apprenticeship, he impregnated his master’s daughter and the sales girl working at the same shop. He was sent home immediately.”
However, things took a more troubling turn after the teenager returned to his village. Within two months, he allegedly impregnated eight more girls in the community.
The commissioner said the boy’s mother came to her office in distress, worried about the number of girls getting pregnant and the social stigma now surrounding their family.
“According to the mother, each time she sees a young girl approaching their house, her heart skips. She’s genuinely afraid and confused,” Obinabo added.
In her attempt to understand the boy’s motives, the Commissioner asked him how he was able to persuade so many girls into relationships. His response, she said, was that he simply tells them he loves them and promises to marry them once he becomes successful.
“This raises serious questions. Is this just about smooth talk, or could there be something deeper—spiritual or psychological—at play?” she asked.
Though the Commissioner did not reveal the name of the boy or his village, she insisted that the situation demands a collective response, possibly involving community leaders, counsellors, religious figures, and healthcare professionals.
“This is no longer just a family issue—it’s a social issue. The number of girls involved and the boy’s age make it a case we must handle carefully and urgently,” she said.
Obinabo assured the public that the Ministry will explore all appropriate measures to address the situation, including ensuring support for the pregnant girls and looking into the boy’s psychological wellbeing.
