Adoption in Nigeria is governed by both federal and state laws, with key legal frameworks including the Child Rights Act (2003) at the federal level and individual state adoption laws, especially in states that have domesticated the Child Rights Act.
Legal Framework for Adoption in Nigeria
- Child Rights Act (2003): This Act provides the general legal framework for adoption in Nigeria. However, adoption laws are implemented at the state level, meaning that each state has the authority to regulate adoption within its jurisdiction.