Chairman of the Nigeria Household Planning Convention, Dr. Ejike Oji stated the nation is recording excessive fertility charges of about 4 million individuals added to the inhabitants on an annual foundation.
Dr. Oji defined that the fertility charge in Nigeria has fallen barely, from 5.3% to 4.8%, however extra progress is required.
He cited international locations like India and China, which curbed inhabitants development and invested in younger individuals to advertise the economic system.
“If we don’t convey our fertility charge all the way down to 4%, we’re going to be in deep trouble,” he was quoted as having stated.
Dr Martin Migombano from Household Planning 2030 (FP2030) additionally emphasised the hyperlink between inhabitants development and maternal well being.
In accordance with him, Nigeria accounts for 28.5% of world maternal deaths. He harassed the significance of household planning entry on the grassroots degree and urged collaboration between governments, donors, and spiritual leaders.
