JUBA – A lecturer at the University of Juba has garnered praises on social media after announcing his marriage to a young girl from a cattle camp to ensure his cattle and parents are taken care of in the village.
Tol Tol Mayardit announced on Facebook that he has decided to shun educated city ladies and opted for his village queen in order to keep his home village parents happy.
“I married Nyirou Makoldit from a cattle-keeping background to ensure that my home in the village is well cared for,” reads his post shared with photos of cattle grazing in his home village.
“The cattle must be properly raised and managed, and my beloved father in the village supported with dedication and respect, since I believe that home is the best.”
Social media users congratulated Tol, saying he made the right decision to secure the welfare of his household.
“Parents first! Congratulations Ustaz. Tol Tol Mayardit for prioritizing the happiness of your parents and sometimes we call them our teachers. Being the successful human need parents’ happiness inclusivity,” said Martin Mayom.
:Congratulations Ustaz Tol Tol Mayardit for adding another wife,” said Ayii Akol, with emojis of hands clapping.
“Congratulations bro, leaving Juba slay queens and marrying from village is good option,” commented Deng Kuchbeng.
However, others raised concern that the girl could be underage. It is unclear how old the bridge is.
Many South Sudanese communities see child marriage as being in the best interests of girls and their families, and an important way for families to access much-needed resources, such as cattle, money, and other gifts via the traditional practice
of transferring wealth through the payment of dowries.
It is also viewed as a way to protect girls from pre-marital sex and unwanted pregnancy that undermines family honor and decreases the amount of dowry a family may receive.
