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VOL. 10, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Female inheritance right under customary law in Nigeria: An affront to justice
Authors
Onoyake Gift Odemi, Kpogban Alfred Jusudovire, Dr. Peter I Gasiokwu
Abstract
Female inheritance right under customary law in Nigeria have been
treated as subservient and dependent on their male counterpart support. This is
so because of the inherent discrimination associated with intestate succession
under the various native law and custom practices in Nigeria. As a result,
women and their property rights in particular are not adequately catered for
and enforced. This study examined the problems associated with women and
proprietary right as provided in Nigerian law. It also examined the
inadequacies of these laws especially as it relates to their enforcement. The
study provides insight into understanding some of the problems associated with
women property inheritance right in Nigeria and concludes that the decision in Ukeje’s
case alone cannot, except with some form of expansion, guarantee full
acceptance of women’s right to inherit property in Nigeria.
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Pages:53-59
How to cite this article:
Onoyake Gift Odemi, Kpogban Alfred Jusudovire, Dr. Peter I Gasiokwu "Female inheritance right under customary law in Nigeria: An affront to justice". International Journal of Law, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 53-59
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