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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person:'''<br><br />
#To apply for adopting a child in person, the applicant has to make an application at the Family High Court of Nigeria.<br />
#Please click on the following link for the contact details and address of the office of Federal Ministry of Justice [https://www.justice.gov.ng/index.php/contact contact link]<br />
#You can contact the Ministry to get details of the Family High Court. Visit the court with an application made in writing requesting permission for adoption.<br />
#Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of the page.<br />
#Attach the documents with the written application and submit it to the relevant authority at the court.<br />
#After submission, the court will arrange for an investigation which will be performed by the Child Development officers or other relevant officers from the Child Welfare Department.<br />
#The officers will assess the applicant whether he/she is suitable to adopt a child and efficient to protect it as well as raise properly.<br />
#Meanwhile, the court will verify the documents and application submitted. An assessment report will be sent to the court.<br />
#Based on the verifications, assessment and other considerations that constitute a vital part in the child’s welfare, the court will decide whether to give permission or not.<br />
#Anything that is decided will be informed to the applicant through mobile number or email.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Written application<br />
*Copy of applicant’s ID<br />
*Proof of applicant’s citizenship<br />
*Proof of Marriage (married couples)<br />
*Proof of Birth or Sworn Declaration of age of the applicant(s)<br />
*Applicant’s Medical Fitness Certificate<br />
*Written consent of the child’s parents<br />
*Written consent of the child (if applicable)<br />
*Assessment report<br />
*Any supporting document (as required)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts== <br />
'''Federal Ministry of Justice, HQ'''<br><br />
Plot 71B Shehu Shagari Way,<br><br />
Maitama Abuja,<br><br />
Nigeria<br><br />
Phone: (234) 805 088 8806 <br><br />
Phone : (234) 817 759 3311 <br><br />
Email : info@justice.gov.ng <br><br />
Website :[https://justice.gov.ng/contact-us/ Link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Any person in Nigeria, who wishes to adopt a child of his/her own choice, should apply.<br />
*The applicant should be medically, mentally and physically fit to be able to protect and raise a child.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
Please approach the officials for fees details.<br><br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&><br />
from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Names of the applicant/prospective parents<br />
*Age of the applicant/prospective parents<br />
*Name of the child<br />
*Age of the child<br />
*Identity document numbers<br />
*Address information<br />
*Medical information<br />
*Contact number and email address<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
Any person or married couple in Nigeria, who wishes to adopt a child and raise it on their own, require an order from the Family High Court.<br><br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
Enter other informations which might help.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
[https://nji.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PAPER-PRESENTATION-ON-GUARDINSHIP-AND-CUSTODY-OF-CHILDREN-UNDER-CUSTOMARY-LAW.pdf Relevant information]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Nigeria]]<br />
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