Section 20 Marriage Act

Section 20 of the Marriage Act 1914 is about Consent where no parent or guardian capable of consenting. It provides as follows:

If there be no parent or guardian of such party residing in Nigeria and capable of consenting to the marriage, then any of the following persons may consent to such marriage, in writing, upon being satisfied after due inquiry that the marriage is a proper one‐
[14 of 1932. L.N. 47 ofl955. L.N. 112 of 1964.]

(a) a Governor;

(b) a judge of the High Court of the State or of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;

(c) any officer of or above the grade of assistant secretary.

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