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This article analyzes the concept of wrongful life claims in Nigeria, exploring whether children can sue for being born into suffering due to negligence. It concludes that such claims are unlikely to succeed under Nigerian law, primarily due to the influence of English common law and public policy considerations regarding the sanctity of life. However, it suggests a limited possibility for claims based on pre-conception negligence under the Child’s Rights Act 2003, advocating for legislative clarification a

Author

suraju aminu

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EN