The uptake of family planning in Nigeria is still bedevilled with a lot of challenges. Six years to 2030, the country is far from achieving its family planning goals and commitments including for modern contraceptive prevalence rates (mCPR).

Modern contraceptive prevalence rates is the percentage of women aged 15-49 years who are using, or whose partner is using, at least one modern method of contraception.

Modern contraception includes condoms (male and female) injectables, emergency contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and sterilisation, among others.

The country is still battling stagnant modern contraceptive prevalence rates, and alarming maternal mortality rates.

By the end of the year 2030, Nigeria envisions a country where everyone, including adolescents, young people, populations affected by the crisis, and other vulnerable populations, can make informed choices, have equitable and affordable access to quality family planning, and participate as equals in society’s development.

Nigeria has made commitments under FP 2030 and is also part of the FP 2030 global movement dedicated to transforming lives by ensuring access to quality family planning services, empowering women and girls, and driving sustainable development for a healthier, more equitable society.