The bill, sponsored by Uchenna Okonkwo, who represents Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, was presented earlier this week on the floor of the House.
The proposed legislation, which is expected to return for debate next week, seeks to ensure that surrogacy in Nigeria is safe, ethical, and regulated. It specifically focuses on protecting the rights and health of women involved in surrogacy arrangements.
The bill proposes a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, a fine of N2m, or both for anyone found guilty of violating its provisions
According to Okonkwo, the general aim of the bill is to provide a regulatory framework that protects the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of women, particularly those involved in surrogacy arrangements.
The legislation is also intended to outlaw commercial surrogacy in Nigeria, thereby preventing the exploitation of women and the commodification of children.
Instead, the bill promotes altruistic surrogacy, in which women volunteer to carry pregnancies for other individuals or couples without receiving payment beyond compensation for medical and pregnancy-related expenses.
Okonkwo explained that the bill seeks to protect the rights of surrogate mothers, especially their right to informed consent, access to medical care, and reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
Punch
The proposed legislation, which is expected to return for debate next week, seeks to ensure that surrogacy in Nigeria is safe, ethical, and regulated. It specifically focuses on protecting the rights and health of women involved in surrogacy arrangements.
The bill proposes a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, a fine of N2m, or both for anyone found guilty of violating its provisions
According to Okonkwo, the general aim of the bill is to provide a regulatory framework that protects the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of women, particularly those involved in surrogacy arrangements.
The legislation is also intended to outlaw commercial surrogacy in Nigeria, thereby preventing the exploitation of women and the commodification of children.
Instead, the bill promotes altruistic surrogacy, in which women volunteer to carry pregnancies for other individuals or couples without receiving payment beyond compensation for medical and pregnancy-related expenses.
Okonkwo explained that the bill seeks to protect the rights of surrogate mothers, especially their right to informed consent, access to medical care, and reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
Punch
Surrogacy without payment but Compensation 😂 Oga dey play
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Misplaced priorities if you'd ask me.
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You nailed it
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ReplyDeleteOga make una fix Naija leave surrogacy matter.
When has surrogacy becomes the problem of Nigeria. Misplaced priority
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There has to be some compensation beyond just things that are needed and medical bills. The surrogate will get stretch marks, endure nausea, hair loss, fluctuating hormones, melasma, may end up incontinent, possible raised blood pressure and could even have a very complex and life threatening pregnancy. I do not support this bill, because pregnancy is not always easy breezy. Let women who want to earn an income from surrogacy have the ability to do so. I support ethical practice along with a financial incentive for all surrogates.
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