Section 21 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 21 Child’s Right Act Section 21 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Prohibition of child marriage. It is under Part III (Protection of the Rights of a Child) of the Act. No person under the age of 18 years is capable of contracting a valid marriage, and accordingly a marriage so contracted is null […]
Section 20 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 20 Child’s Right Act Section 20 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Parent, etc. to provide guidance with respect to child’s responsibilities. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. Every parent, guardian, institution, person and authority responsible for the care, maintenance, upbringing, education, training, socialisation, employment and […]
Section 19 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 19 Child’s Right Act Section 19 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Responsibilities of a child and parent. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child has responsibilities towards his family and society, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other legally recognized communities, nationally and […]
Section 18 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 18 Child’s Right Act Section 18 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Contractual rights of a child. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) No child shall enter into a contract, except as provided in this section. (2) Any contract, except a contact for necessaries, entered […]
Section 17 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 17 Child’s Right Act Section 17 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right of the unborn child to protection against harm, etc. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) A child may bring an action for damages against a person for harm or injury caused to […]
Section 16 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 16 Child’s Right Act Section 16 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right of a child in need of special protection measure. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child who is in need of special protection measures has the right to such measure of […]
Section 15 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 15 Child’s Right Act Section 15 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right of a child to free, compulsory and universal primary education, etc. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child has the right to free, compulsory and universal basic education and it shall […]
Section 14 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 14 Child’s Right Act Section 14 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to parental care, protection and maintenance. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child has a right to parental care and protection, and accordingly, no child shall be separated from his parents […]
Section 13 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 13 Child’s Right Act Section 13 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to health and health services. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child is entitled to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health. (2) Every Government, parent, guardian, […]
Section 12 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 12 Child’s Right Act Section 12 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to leisure, recreation and cultural activities. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act. (1) Every child is entitled to rest and leisure and to engage in play, sports and recreational activities appropriate to his […]