The Legal Implications of Adoption in Nigeria
Student: Ufuoma Francess Eyegho (Project, 2025)
Department of Private Law
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
Abstract
Adoption is the taking of a child of a known or unknown parentage, but known for sure not to be that of the adopter as his or her own child. Adoption takes different forms and may be done under Statutory or Customary laws. What is the procedure involved in adoption? Who may be adopted? What are the legal effects of adoption? Does Islamic Law make provisions for adoption? This paper seeks to provide answers to the above questions. It takes a look at the current legal regime relating to adoption in Nigeria. Where necessary, suggestions for improvement are made.
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- Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State 2
- Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, Jigawa State 4
- Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State 17
- Kaduna Polytechnic (NCE), Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 328
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna , Kaduna State (affl To Fed Univ of Tech, Minna) 6
- Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya (affliatted To Abu) 2
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State 246
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State 196
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State 6