The story was reposted on Facebook by Mary Udoka Ajoku, who expressed sadness over the young girl’s condition and appealed to the public to offer advice and encouragement.

According to the mother, she became worried after her daughter had still not started menstruating at the age of 17, despite already being in 100 level at the university.

She added that she initially believed there was no cause for alarm because different girls develop at different stages.