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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- Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State 1
- Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. (affl To Oau, Ile-Ife) 68
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State 101
- Air Force Institute of Technology (Degree), Kaduna, Kaduna State 11
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State 6
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State 53
- Akwa Ibom State College of Edu, Afaha-Nsit (Affl To Uni Uyo), Akwa Ibom State 2
- AKWA-IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (IEI), IKOT-OSURUA, AKWA IBOM STATE 41
- Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua, Akwa Ibom State 32