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Section 101 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003

Section 101 Child’s Right Act

Section 101 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about A child to be fostered. It is under Part XI (Fostering) of the Act.

A child who may be fostered under this Act includes a child who‐
(a) is abandoned by this parents; or
(b) is an orphan and is‐
(i) deserted by his relatives, or
(ii) voluntarily presented by his relatives for fostering, or
(Iii) voluntarily presents himself for fostering, where no relatives of his can be found; or

(c) has been abused, neglected or ill‐treated by the person having care and custody of him ; or
(d) has a parent or guardian who does not or cannot exercise proper guidance over him ; or
(e) is found destitute; or
(f) is found wandering, has no home or settled place of abode, is on the streets or other public place, or has no visible means of subsistence ; or
(g) is voluntarily presented by his parents for fostering.

See also  Section 77 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

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