A Nigerian woman based in Canada has ignited widespread discussion on social media after reportedly insisting that her husband take a public oath pledging fidelity before she agrees to sponsor his visa application.
The incident, which has been widely shared across social media platforms, reportedly involved the woman requiring her husband to swear before witnesses that he would remain faithful throughout their marriage and not engage in extramarital affairs after relocating to Canada.
According to posts circulating online, the woman said the oath was intended to strengthen trust in their relationship and address concerns over cases where marriages have broken down after one partner relocated abroad. The ceremony, which was captured in a viral video, has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.
While some social media users defended the woman’s decision, arguing that it reflected a personal agreement between the couple and highlighted the importance of trust in long-distance relationships, others criticized the move as unnecessary and questioned whether such an oath could prevent infidelity.
Several commentators also pointed to the increasing number of marital disputes linked to migration, noting that relocation to another country can place significant pressure on relationships. Others, however, maintained that mutual trust and communication, not public declarations are the foundation of a healthy marriage.
There is no evidence that Canadian immigration authorities require or recognize such personal oaths as part of the spousal sponsorship process. Canada’s family sponsorship programme is governed by federal immigration laws and focuses on establishing the genuineness of the relationship and the sponsor’s eligibility, rather than private agreements between spouses.
As of the time of reporting, neither the woman nor her husband has publicly commented further on the viral video beyond what has circulated online.
The incident continues to fuel conversations about trust, marriage, migration, and the challenges faced by couples navigating long-distance relationships, with opinions remaining sharply divided across social media.
