Court Orders Closure of Ikoyi Registry

In his ruling, the presiding judge, Daniel Osiagor, noted that it is unconstitutional for federal government registries to conduct marriages.

Justice Osiagor held that the conduct of marriages and issuance of certificates are statutorily the job of the local governments as provided by the law.

There has been a legal battle between some local government areas in Nigeria against the Federal Government over who has the power to operate marriage registries, conduct marriages and issue marriage certificates.