#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU
WHEN PARENTAL CONSENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE MARRIAGE
In Nigeria, if either party to an intended Act marriage, is under twenty‐one (21) years of age, the written consent of the father must be produced.
However, if the father is dead or of unsound mind or absent from Nigeria, consent of the mother shall suffice, or if both be dead or of unsound mind or absent from Nigeria, consent of the guardian of such party shall suffice.
Consent shall not be required if he/she is a widower or widow.
See Section 18 of the Marriage Act.
Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.
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