Traditional Marriages in Nigeria- What Are The Rights That Exist?Your Family Lawyer Podcast | Ep 11
DID YOU KNOW?
In Nigeria, traditional marriages are NOT JUST CULTURAL CEREMONIES, but also LEGALLY RECOGNIZED!
BUT, there’s a catch!
Did you know that EVERY customary marriage or its dissolution MUST be registered within 60 DAYS at the area or customary court within the jurisdiction of the territory where it occurred? This is NOT JUST A FORMALITY, but a LEGAL REQUIREMENT mandated by SECTION 30 of the Births, Deaths, etc. (Compulsory Registration) Act (1992)!
Some states in Nigeria have even DOMESTICATED THIS LAW!
SO, ARE YOU SURE YOUR TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE IS LEGALLY COVERED?
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