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Baby Fikayo: In 2013, a baby girl named Fikayo was found abandoned in a bush in Lagos State. She was eventually placed in the care of a government orphanage, and a family in the United States sought to adopt her. However, the adoption process was complicated by allegations of human trafficking, and the case generated significant media attention. Fikayo was eventually adopted by the U.S. family after a court ruling.
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Baby Kehinde: In 2019, a baby girl named Kehinde was found abandoned on a roadside in Lagos State. She was eventually placed in the care of an orphanage, and a family in the United States sought to adopt her. However, the adoption was complicated by the Nigerian government’s suspension of inter-country adoptions in 2014, and the case generated media attention as the U.S. family fought to bring Kehinde to the United States.
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Ehi Ogbebor Adoption Controversy: In 2021, Nigerian businesswoman Ehi Ogbebor announced that she had adopted a child, sparking controversy and allegations of child trafficking. Some critics questioned the legality of the adoption, and Ogbebor faced backlash on social media. The case highlighted the need for proper legal procedures and transparency in the adoption process.
Cases on adoption in Nigeria
Cases on adoption in Nigeria
There have been several notable cases related to adoption in Nigeria.
Here are some examples:
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