DNA Should Be Mandated Before Birth Certificate Issuance - Deji Adeyanju Urges NASS

Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has revealed a strategy on how to tackle DNA fraud in Nigeria.

According to him, DNA tests should be made mandatory before birth certificates are issued to a new born child  in Nigeria.

 

In a post shared on X, Adeyanju appealed to the National Assembly to consider passing such a bill.

 

His post was welcomed by many who believe that paternity fraud has become rampant in Nigeria.

He wrote; “DNA should be mandatory before birth certificates are issued in Nigeria. The National Assembly should look into legislation to this effect.”