OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU

In Nigeria, it is an offence for a parent or guardian to betroth a child to any person.

Betrothal refers to an engagement or a promise to marry someone in the future.

PENALTY
●Fine of N500,000
●Imprisonment for 5 years or both.

See Section 22 and 23 of the Child Right Act.

Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.

CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.

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