YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE explores the legality of the Regulation and Control of Expenses of Marriages, Naming and Circumcision Ceremonies and for Purposes Connected Therewith-2022, recently passed in Sokoto, how it affects culture and whether necessary.
While Nigerians were preparing for a change in government in states and at the federal level, the people of Sokoto were confronted with an issue that affects what they see as their culture and way of life when the state authorities, came up with the idea of regulating bride prices and other marital relationship-related activities and expenses as well as naming ceremonies in the state.
The development generated a lot of debate when it was…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
