WELFARE

The aim of the research is to examine the concept of single motherhood and the various legislations that protect the rights of women and children both internationally and locally. It seeks to examine the causes and challenges of single motherhood and it's effect on the children which reflects on the society and proffer solutions to the issue of welfare faced by single mothers and their children in Nigeria. The expected findings of the research work is the absence of legislations and policies in Nigeria as opposed to other jurisdictions to cater for the maintenance and welfare of single mothers and their children in Nigeria. In addition, religious bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations proffer little or no assistance to the issue of welfare of these persons. The research work seeks to contribute to the ways by which government can improve the welfare of single mothers and their children in Nigeria by formulating new policies and granting more support to these mothers to aid them in adequately catering to the needs of their children so they can have a positive and meaningful impact on the society.