Smart DNA, a prominent DNA testing center in Lagos, Nigeria, has recently unveiled an extensive data analysis report covering all relationship DNA tests conducted between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the trends and patterns of DNA testing across Nigeria, shedding light on the motivations, demographics, and outcomes of these tests.
DNA, short for Deoxyribonucleic acid, carries genetic information critical for an organism’s development and functioning. DNA tests, or genetic testing, are medical examinations that identify mutations within genes, chromosomes, or proteins, providing insights into an individual’s ancestral roots and biological relationships.
One significant aspect revealed in the report is the motivations behind individuals seeking DNA testing. The majority of tests, accounting for 89.10%, were conducted for “Peace of Mind,” indicating that individuals primarily seek DNA testing to confirm biological relationships for personal reasons. In contrast, “Immigration” (8.97%) and “Legal” (0.64%) purposes accounted for a smaller percentage, implying that personal reasons outweigh legal or immigration motivations.
The report further highlights the demographics of those tested, with men being the primary initiators, constituting 86.44% of the first contacts, compared to 13.56% made by women. This suggests that men are more likely to have doubts about paternity or other relationships, prompting them to seek DNA testing.
Geographically, Lagos accounted for the highest percentage of tests, with 82.89% of the total, followed by Oyo (3.29%), Ogun (3.07%), the Federal Capital Territory (2.63%), and Rivers (2.41%). This concentration in Lagos can be attributed to the location of Smart DNA’s office, the purchasing power of residents, and the state’s high population density.
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The report also delves into the outcomes of the tests, revealing that positive results, indicating that the tested man is the biological father of the child, accounted for 73.88% of tests. In contrast, negative results made up 26.12%, indicating that in more than one in four cases, the tested father is not the biological parent of the child.
Ethnicity-wise, the Yoruba ethnic group had the highest percentage of tests (61.23%), followed by the Igbo (19.07%), others (12.08%), and Edo (6.78%). This distribution aligns with the ethnic diversity in Lagos and its surrounding areas.
The report also touched on the age of those tested, with a majority of tests conducted on children aged 0-5 years (58.02%) and the 6-12 age group (25.95%). This suggests that paternity tests are typically performed on younger children rather than older ones.
The age group of men opting for DNA tests was predominantly between 31-40 years (40%) and 41-50 years (23%), reflecting a demographic likely to have young children and the financial means to afford testing.
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