Kate Henshaw, the Nollywood has slammed social media influencer and media personality Ifedayo Agoro, popularly known as Diary of a Naija Girl, for opting for surrogacy despite being medically fit.
The 52-year-old during a recent interview said surrogacy, which is becoming too casual in Nigeria, was originally created to offer hope to couples who are unable to conceive and not as an easy alternative for women who are capable of carrying children.
“I watched Ife’s video and I was wondering, why?” she asked, referring to Agoro who recently spoke about using a surrogate despite being healthy to carry her
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“She’s healthy and has nothing wrong with her. What is your reason for wanting someone else to carry your child? It is a means to exploit people who are not financially capable.”
The Nollywood star questioned the lack of ethical guidelines and legal protection for women acting as surrogates in Nigeria.
“Are you bound under any laws or legal framework to ensure that they [surrogates] are taken care of before and after they deliver the baby for you? What documents are being signed? What is the ethical framework?” she asked.
“Surrogacy is a thing of giving hope to those who cannot have their kids or have medical complications. It shouldn’t be something done lightly like you’re going to buy a bag.
“There are lots of emotions attached. Apart from changes in the body, it’s mental. It’s not something that can be thought of lightly. I hope Nigeria rises up and we implement laws that actively work,” she added.
