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Forms Marriage

ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUL 2026

WEEK 7

Topic: Marriage

Subtitle: Forms Marriage

Objectives: At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain marriage custom
  2. Mention two marriage customs
  3. Explain similarities in marriage custom
  4. Differentiate the differences in marriage custom

CONTENT

Form of marriage

This is different from types of marriage and it is also known as marriage customs. For marriage to be accepted as legal or lawful in Nigeria, it must be done in a proper way. The various, proper forms of marriage in Nigeria are:

1. Traditional or customary marriage.

2. Christian marriage.

3. Islamic marriage.

4. Court marriage or marriage by ordinances or marriage under the act.

 

Traditional marriage

This is done according to the laws and customs of…