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We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by edunwablog: 2:30am On Aug 02, 2019 |
The Federal Government has said it is working towards amending the Marriage Act. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, said in Lagos on Thursday that the amendment became necessary in order for the ministry to “adequately meet the needs of citizens in the 21st century.” Ehuriah said this while delivering the keynote address at a stakeholders’ conference with the theme, “Achieving harmonious compliance in the conduct of statutory marriage in Nigeria,” held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The Ministry of Interior and local government areas had been locked in legal battle over who has the statutory power to conduct and issue marriage certificates. Ehuriah said on Thursday that by the provisions of Sections 24, 30(3) and 30 of the Marriage Act, only the Principal Registrar of Marriages was authorised to print and distribute marriage certificate to places of worship throughout Nigeria. “The implication is that any certificate not printed by and delivered by the Principal Registrar of Marriages is illegal and cannot serve the desired purposes,” she said. She, however, said the Ministry of Interior was making arrangements to give couples whose marriage certificates were not issued in line with the Marriage Act opportunity to bring them to conformity. Ehuriah added that the Ministry of Interior was making moves to “appropriately advise the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the legally-acceptable (marriage) certificate for the guidance of foreign embassies in Nigeria and Nigerian missions abroad.” While disclosing that only 314 out of the 4,725 places of worship licensed by the Ministry of Interior to conduct marriages had renewed their licences, Ehuriah called on places of worship who had not renewed their licences to do so to avoid invalidating marriages conducted by them. “The implication of this is that marriages conducted in unlicensed places of worship are not in line with the Marriage Act and cannot serve legal purposes when the need arises; and as such, unlicensed places of worship are operating contrary to Section 6(1) of the Marriage Act,” Ehuriah stressed. The Permanent Secretary also said the Ministry of Interior had secured the necessary approval to establish Ikoyi Marriage Registry Annex “while arrangements are in advanced stages to establish Marriage Registries at Ikeja and Ibadan.” “These, we hope, will, to a good extent, address some of the challenges being faced at the registry,” Ehuriah said. https://punchng.com/well-legalise-unlicensed-worship-centres-marriage-certificates-fg/amp/
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Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by kayusely70(m): 2:56am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Does that means marriages joined at the local govt levels are null and void? 9 Likes |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by sweetyme001(f): 2:58am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Alright |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by spafu(m): 3:02am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by odiereke(m): 3:22am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Let's see how the events would unfold |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Kiezodumah(m): 6:01am On Aug 02, 2019 |
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Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by planB39047x: 6:02am On Aug 02, 2019 |
lpp |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by BizBayo: 6:03am On Aug 02, 2019 |
The plan is still in advisory mode. Only God knows how many month it will take them to alter the act. 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by SolexxBarry(m): 6:05am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Nice move |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by kollinz1234(m): 6:05am On Aug 02, 2019 |
K |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by kollinz1234(m): 6:06am On Aug 02, 2019 |
kayusely70:Are u OK? 3 Likes |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by roundman: 6:06am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Kiezodumah:Very safe, sure your BVN number is required. 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by slickbak(m): 6:06am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Some churches in 9ja exist only between the members n God. Unlicensed is an overstatement for them. I really hope their marriages can be upheld. |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by SILVERLINES: 6:06am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by kolafolabi(m): 6:07am On Aug 02, 2019 |
It's a welcome development. 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by daroz(m): 6:09am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Why are they trying to make everything complicated? |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Wantedmiller: 6:09am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Everything in Nigeria get K leg...... I still believe in Nigeria..... 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by captianfreeman(m): 6:09am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Una still dey on this matter? |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Okoyeeboz: 6:09am On Aug 02, 2019 |
kayusely70: To consumate a marriage means to have sex with your spouse. So, I ask you: do you bleep your spouse at the Local government or na Federal bleeping you dey give am? 17 Likes |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Okoyeeboz: 6:10am On Aug 02, 2019 |
kollinz1234: E no sabi the meaning of consummation. |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by chinavs9ja(m): 6:11am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Mtcheew Check my signature if you need a website |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by prigoz(m): 6:11am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Waiting concern me with marriage at 68 and single still searching, do you think I will need it again ? Knowing fully well that I won't marry again |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by SheikhMuniru(m): 6:17am On Aug 02, 2019 |
prigoz: Heyah Sorry En, You Gotta Appeal To Your Village People Cos They Are The One Behind Your Problem 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Bridgovoks: 6:19am On Aug 02, 2019 |
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Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Opexzy: 6:19am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Kiezodumah: I have used paylater once and they demanded that too.. I think it's to know your identity and to be able to withdraw their money from your bank accounts if u refused to pay up... 1 Like |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Amergred542425: 6:20am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Hmmm |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by emma321(m): 6:22am On Aug 02, 2019 |
See, tell me if this is Nigeria's problem, usele.ss government |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by Nobody: 6:23am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by wolesmile(m): 6:30am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Se ohun to kan ree?? |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by bamasite(m): 6:33am On Aug 02, 2019 |
Mtcheeeew |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by SwaGUnLimiTeD(m): 6:34am On Aug 02, 2019 |
So na this one we still dey on ... SmH |
Re: We’ll Legalise Unlicensed Worship Centres’ Marriage Certificates — FG by emydnobl: 6:36am On Aug 02, 2019 |
SwaGUnLimiTeD: FG is funny.....
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