UN Supports Family Planning In Nigeria

In a country where young women average six births in their lifetime, Nigeria, already Africa’s most populous nation, faces serious demographic challenges. Education, particularly for the young who constitute a third of the population, is considered essential in preventing a variety of health risks. The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, in addition to operating many clinics, is working with local authorities to train teachers in reproductive health techniques designed to help young people make beneficial choices.