wX5 said:
Thanks guys for your replies. @ pips husband, so is it best to do the affidavit or parental attestation? I believe an Affidavit by a court may be more genuine? Whats ur thought?
Dear wX5, below is a sample of what I'm referring to. The deponent is usually Mother or Father. Of course commissioner of oaths will sign and stamp accordingly with date.
IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF KANO STATE OF NIGERIA
IN THE KANO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
HOLDEN AT KANO
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF AGE
I, CATHERINE NYOREGE, a native of Egelu in Iyala Local Government Area of Cross River State, a Christian, a citizen of Federal Republic of Nigeria, do Hereby make an oath and state as follows:
1. That BENNETH UDO NYOREGE is my son.
2. That the said BENNETH UDO NYOREGE was born on the 10th day of December, 1984 at Ogoja, Cross River State.
3. His birth was not officially registered, hence this declaration.
4. That this affidavit is required for official and record purposes.
5. And that I make this solemn declaration in good faith and conscientiously believing same to be true and correct in accordance with Oaths of Act of 1990.
…..………………………………
DEPONENT
Sworn to at the Chief Magistrate’s Court Registry,
KANO this 20th day of September, 2002.
BEFORE ME
……………………………………………………………….
COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS
I've been made to understand that this also works though I need to point out that self attested affidavit have not always worked too well with CIO. Some they accept, others they reject.
