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VOL. 9, ISSUE 5 (2023)
An examination of the legal framework for surrogacy in Nigeria
Authors
Alfred Oluropo Filani, Tolulope Omolola Fateropa
Abstract
Generally, one of the primary reasons for the celebration of a marriage
is the bearing of children in such a marriage. This is because children are
very important and desirable both in the family and in the society because
without them couples never attain fulfilment and love throughout their lifetime
especially those in the African and Su-Saharan countries. Marriage is thus seen
as a culturally defined special relationship between a man and a woman from
different families, which regulates sexual intercourse and provides for
procreation. However, in some certain circumstances, the childlessness of the
couple, more often than not, leads them to engage in certain acts to ensure
their aim including surrogacy and baby factories. The major aim of this article
is to examine the legal framework for surrogacy in Nigeria and the attendant
consequences of surrogacy. This article adopts a doctrinal method of research,
and concludes that there is a big lacuna regarding surrogacy in the laws of
Nigeria which allows for abuse and impunity during the surrogacy proceedings.
The article finally makes some policy recommendations to provide the legal
structure to protect stakeholders and participants in surrogate agreements in
Nigeria.
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Pages:143-151
How to cite this article:
Alfred Oluropo Filani, Tolulope Omolola Fateropa "An examination of the legal framework for surrogacy in Nigeria". International Journal of Law, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 143-151
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