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Bauchi State, in partnership with UNFPA, has validated a ₦4.38 billion Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (2026–2030) to dramatically expand access to affordable child-spacing services. This strategic initiative, backed by state funding and UNFPA commodity support, is projected to yield a ₦10 billion return on investment by directly targeting the reduction of maternal and infant mortality. The plan’s success hinges on securing full funding and leveraging broad community support from traditional and religiousContinue Reading

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Deep-seated cultural and religious misconceptions in Nigeria are severely limiting family planning access, leading to high rates of unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, and restricted economic opportunities for women. While national data reveals stark disparities in contraceptive use—from 43% in Ekiti to just 3% in Kebbi—a crucial insight emerges from Enugu State’s relative progress. There, a strategic pivot to engage traditional and religious leaders as cultural legitimizers is proving effective, as they correct myths and frame family planning withinContinue Reading