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Currently, the nation (Nigeria) is no doubt, in its worst economic periods because of the global economic downturn which brought about the economic recession (slacking of business and industrial activity). Those at the helm of affairs grapple daily with the numerous problems that are attendant on economic depression to save the country from total collapse. In addition to the economic depression is the growing cases of disputes emanating from the female child inheritance in Eastern Nigeria which covers Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi States. The status of women has, through the ages, been a cause for grave concern in every culture and every clime. In some areas of the globe, it has passed the stage of sympathetic concern and has entered an era of aggressive feminism.
In Eastern Nigeria, the right to inherit property is determined by the customary law which did not accord any recognition on a woman except as property of her husband or parents (chattel). This paper examines the right of a female child to inherit property in Eastern Nigeria, states categorically the weaknesses of customary laws in protecting the interest of a female child, the current position of Superior Courts of record in Nigeria examines both local and international instruments put together for the protection of women and makes recommendations.
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Referencje
- Ezeilo Joy Ngozi, „Rethinking Women and Customary Inheritance in Nigeria” Commonwealth Law Bulletin, No. 4 (2021): 1-13.
- Garner Bryan, Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th ed. Eagan: West, 1999.
- Mohammed Umar F., Sule Isah Kazaure, Aminu Adamuargungu, „Fundermental Human Rights and Dehumanizing Cultural Acts Against
- Nigeria’s Women” Journal of the Gujarat Research Society, No. 11 (2019): 472-477.
- Nwaechefu Hillary, Stephen T. Kalama, „Discrimination Against Female and Widow in Inheritance of Real Estate and Succession in the South Eastern Nigeria: a Breach of International Instrument and the Nigeria Constitution” Journal of Law, Policy, and Globalization, Vol. 81 (2019): 53-60.
- Nwogugu Edwin, „Succession to Property under Igbo Customary Law” Journal of the Law Student Association, (1985).
- Obioha Emeka E., Inheritance Rights, Access to Property and Deepening Poverty Situation Among Women in Igboland, Southeast Nigeria (paper presentation at a Subregional Conference on Gender and Poverty organized by Center for Gender and Social Policy, Ile-Ife Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013).
- Ojilere Alloy, „Expanding Women’s Right to Inherit Immovable Property in Igboland Beyond the Limits of Ukeje v. Ukeje” International Journal of Comparstive and Legal Philosophy, No. 2 (2020): 30-36.
- Oputa Chukwudifu, „Better Protection for Women and Children under the Law” Federal Ministry of Justice Law Review Series, Vol. 6 (1988).
- Oshianya Lai Oshitokunbo, An Almanac of Contemporary Judicial Restatements With Commentaries, Vol. II. Ikoyi: Almanac Foundation, 2020.
- Oyajobe Ayo, „Better Protection for Women and Children under the Law”, [in:] Women and Children Under Nigerian Law, ed. Awa U. Kalu, Yemi Osinbajo. Lagos: Federal Ministry of Justice, 1988.
- Oyelade O. S., „Women’s Right in Africa: Myth or Reality” University of Benin Law Journal, Vol. 9 (2006).
- http://www.nigerianlawguru.com/articles/human%20rights%20law/WOMEN%92S%20RIGHTS%20IN%20AFRICA,%20MYTH%20OR%20REALITY.pdf.
- Udoh Oluwakemi D., International treaties on the elimination of gender-based discrimination and women’s property rights in Ogun State Nigeria (An unpublished doctoral thesis, Covenant University 2020).
- Udoh Oluwakemi D., Sheriff F. Folarin, Victor A. Isumonah, „The Influence of Religion and Culture on Women’s Rights to Property in Nigeria” Cogent Arts and Humanities, No. 1 (2020).
- Ughegbe Lemmy, „S’Court Upholds Female Child’s Right to Inheritance in Igboland” The Guardian Newspaper, April 15 2014.
- West’s Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed. Farmington Hills: The Gale Group, Inc., 2008.
Referencje
Ezeilo Joy Ngozi, „Rethinking Women and Customary Inheritance in Nigeria” Commonwealth Law Bulletin, No. 4 (2021): 1-13.
Garner Bryan, Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th ed. Eagan: West, 1999.
Mohammed Umar F., Sule Isah Kazaure, Aminu Adamuargungu, „Fundermental Human Rights and Dehumanizing Cultural Acts Against
Nigeria’s Women” Journal of the Gujarat Research Society, No. 11 (2019): 472-477.
Nwaechefu Hillary, Stephen T. Kalama, „Discrimination Against Female and Widow in Inheritance of Real Estate and Succession in the South Eastern Nigeria: a Breach of International Instrument and the Nigeria Constitution” Journal of Law, Policy, and Globalization, Vol. 81 (2019): 53-60.
Nwogugu Edwin, „Succession to Property under Igbo Customary Law” Journal of the Law Student Association, (1985).
Obioha Emeka E., Inheritance Rights, Access to Property and Deepening Poverty Situation Among Women in Igboland, Southeast Nigeria (paper presentation at a Subregional Conference on Gender and Poverty organized by Center for Gender and Social Policy, Ile-Ife Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013).
Ojilere Alloy, „Expanding Women’s Right to Inherit Immovable Property in Igboland Beyond the Limits of Ukeje v. Ukeje” International Journal of Comparstive and Legal Philosophy, No. 2 (2020): 30-36.
Oputa Chukwudifu, „Better Protection for Women and Children under the Law” Federal Ministry of Justice Law Review Series, Vol. 6 (1988).
Oshianya Lai Oshitokunbo, An Almanac of Contemporary Judicial Restatements With Commentaries, Vol. II. Ikoyi: Almanac Foundation, 2020.
Oyajobe Ayo, „Better Protection for Women and Children under the Law”, [in:] Women and Children Under Nigerian Law, ed. Awa U. Kalu, Yemi Osinbajo. Lagos: Federal Ministry of Justice, 1988.
Oyelade O. S., „Women’s Right in Africa: Myth or Reality” University of Benin Law Journal, Vol. 9 (2006).
Udoh Oluwakemi D., International treaties on the elimination of gender-based discrimination and women’s property rights in Ogun State Nigeria (An unpublished doctoral thesis, Covenant University 2020).
Udoh Oluwakemi D., Sheriff F. Folarin, Victor A. Isumonah, „The Influence of Religion and Culture on Women’s Rights to Property in Nigeria” Cogent Arts and Humanities, No. 1 (2020).
Ughegbe Lemmy, „S’Court Upholds Female Child’s Right to Inheritance in Igboland” The Guardian Newspaper, April 15 2014.
West’s Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed. Farmington Hills: The Gale Group, Inc., 2008.