NIGERIAN MARRIAGE ACT REVIEW (5)

Good day. How are you doing? I'll conclude my review of the Nigerian Marriage Act.  If you'll like a copy of the Marriage Act I'm reviewing, you can search the Internet or send an email to thechristianwomenstories@gmail,com.

We'll review Sections 49 to the end in this post.

Section 49 establishes that the marriage of a Nigerian to a foreigner outside the country before a marriage officer in his office is considered valid. .

I'll assume that Section 50 clarifies that the marriage officer referred to in Section 49 is a Nigerian diplomatic or consular officer of the rank of Secretary and above.

I'll appreciate it if lawyers can clarify if a Nigerian woman who KNOWINGLY marries a Nigerian man who is currently married to a foreigner, though not before a Nigerian diplomatic or consular officer of the rank of Secretary and above, is liable to imprisonment?

Section 51 clarifies that the marriage officer's office referred to in Section 49 is the office where the marriage officer uses for his diplomatic/consular office...

I'll appreciate a lawyer's help in understanding Sections 52 and 53.

Section 54 introduces the various forms. Section 55 highlights the various repeals.

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs is the Principal Registrar of Marriage.

I'm only sharing highlights. I hope you'll review a copy of the Marriage Act to 1) verify my claims, 2) raise points of discussion and 3) make informed choices. Let me also state that I'm not a lawyer, so if you believe you should seek legal redress, please discuss with a lawyer before you start legal proceedings.

This is the final part of my review of the Nigerian Marriage Act. The preceding parts are on the blog; please review and feel free to ask questions. Thanks for joining me in the review.