OROLU-BALOGUN TOYOSI MUTIAT

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Topic: A Comparative Analysis Of Reproductive Rights Under Customary Law And Islamic Law : A Proposal For A Codified Framework Under The Nigerian Legal System.

Description:

Area of Study:Reproductive Rights, Women and Gender specific Rights, Private Law, Constitutional Law.

Background to the Study: The Nigerian Legal System permits marriages to be conducted under an individual's personal customary law as well as Islamic law. While these marriages are seemingly recognized, there is no set framework for their documentation, and the rights including reproductive rights guaranteed under these marriages may not be enforceable in mainstream courts. This has led to double decker marriages and its attendant consequences, especially where it is not the intention of parties to do so.

Statement of the Problem: This research intends not only to further highlights contemporary issues emanating from reproductive rights due to the advancement of technology and evolving cultural values and expectations, it will raise a proposal for a codified framework to accommodate these issues and proffer solutions.

Objectives of the Study: The objectives of this study will include establishing a framework for the true recognition of all types of marriages in Nigeria as well as guaranteeing the reproductive rights of women in whatever type of marriage they choose. It will be an attempt to bridge the jurisprudence of the legal framework for reproductive rights with the current realities and technological advancement in Nigeria.

#	Certificate	School	Year
1.	LL. M. ()	KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM	2012

The Effect of Indigeneship on the Admission Policy of Lagos State University

 Introduction

The concept of indigeneship plays a significant role in the admission policy of state-owned universities in Nigeria, particularly Lagos State University. At Lagos State University (LASU), indigeneship status is a key factor in determining admission opportunities through quota systems, catchment area policies, and the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC). While the policy is designed to ensure that indigenes of Lagos State benefit from state-funded education, it raises important questions about merit, equality, and educational access. 

Aims/Objectives

This paper aims to examine the impact of indigeneship on LASU’s admission policy; assess the advantages and disadvantages for indigenes and non-indigenes; analyse the tension between merit-based admission and territorial preference; and evaluate the broader implications of the policy for educational equity and social justice in Nigeria. 

Methodology

The study adopts a doctrinal and policy-based research methodology, relying on institutional documents, admission guidelines, statutory frameworks, academic literature, and comparative analysis of quota and catchment policies in Nigerian higher education. 

Expected Result

The research  reveals that indigeneship significantly influences admission outcomes by creating preferential access for Lagos State indigenes while placing non-indigene applicants at a comparative disadvantage. It may also show that the policy contributes to ongoing debates on meritocracy and equal educational opportunities.  However, further findings have shown that while policy may influence admissions, merit and standards are still being upheld in admissions into Lagos state University. The percentage of indigene vs Non-indigene reveals non-indigenes still make up a majority of the student population.

Contribution to Knowledge/Society

This study contributes to scholarship on educational law and policy by highlighting the legal and social implications of indigeneship-based admission systems. It also offers policy recommendations aimed at improving transparency, fairness, and inclusive access to higher education in Nigeria. 

OROLU-BALOGUN MUTIAT is a Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Law

OROLU-BALOGUN has a LL. M. in from KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM