Mother prevented by immigration officials at MMIA from traveling with her children without consent from husband

Victor Asemota narrated the incident on Twitter yesterday, October 29th. Is this an official policy? Does it apply to only Nigerian women? Do fathers also need permission from wives before traveling with the children? Some women on Twitter said they have experienced same while others said they traveled with their children without any hitch.

 

Have you experienced such? Given the rate of kidnapping and child trafficking in the country, it's a good move provided consent from both parents are required not just mothers. See more tweets after the cut...

This post first appeared on Linda Ikeji's Blog. Read the original story here.