REPRODUCTION

In family formation it is an expected occurrence to procreate. In the event that couples are unable to, it could cause heartache disappointment and deprive such individuals of joy. However with the evolution of civilization, parenthood need not be a bother as surrogacy provides a path. Reliance on history indicates that surrogacy is not a new concept as it has been in existence since the time of Abraham and is fast becoming a rising trend in recent times. In Nigeria surrogacy is gaining popularity however, it is still in its infant stage as Nigeria’s legislation neither recognizes it nor forbids it. This has created confusion and ambiguities with regards to rights and duties of parties involved. The aim of this research is to awaken Nigeria’s National Assembly to their mandate; to enact a holistic body of rules to regulate surrogacy arrangements in the country.