The Kebbi State House of Assembly has banned
weddings without verified medical proof across the State under the Pre-Marital Medical Examination Bill 2025.
The Bill which was passed on Friday August 29th by the Assembly, making medical screening compulsory for all intending Couples when passed into law.
The bill, presented by the House Committee on Health, was passed after undergoing the first, second, and third readings and was formally adopted by Speaker Muhammad Usman, according to Channels television.
The Bill also mandates intending Couples are required to undergo medical tests, including genotype and blood group screening at recognised health facilities, no later than 3 months and 2 weeks before their wedding.
Under the new law in addition, recommends ₦200,000 or six months’ imprisonment to Clerics, traditional leaders, or marriage officials who conduct weddings without verified medical certificates in the State.
In addition, Medical workers who issue falsified test results risk fines of ₦1 million or one year in prison in the Bill, which has been forwarded to the State Governor for his assent.
Ministries of health and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with Community leaders
will oversee the implementation and enforcement of the law under the arraignment, while Chief Magistrates’ Courts and Shari’ah Courts will exercise jurisdiction over the offences in the State.
