Unplanned Pregnancies in Nigeria: The Urgent Need for Family Planning

In Nigeria, 3 out of 10 pregnancies are unintended, with half ending in unsafe abortions due to the illegality of optional abortion and the unsafe environments in which they occur. Family planning stigma persists, with 2 out of 10 men seeing it as a woman's responsibility and 4 out of 10 men associating contraceptive use with promiscuity. Only 2 out of 10 women aged 15-49 use contraceptives. Family planning is crucial for creating a stable environment where children are wanted and couples can plan their future together. It’s about empowerment, choice, and ensuring the best quality of life. Watch as we discuss how family planning can transform lives and society. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel:    / newscentraltvafrica   for more videos Follow News Central on: Facebook:   / newscentralafrica   Twitter:   / newscentraltv   Instagram:   / newscentraltv   LinkedIn:   / feed   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@newscentraltv TikTok:   / newscentraltv   For more content, go to: https://newscentral.africa #NewsCentral #Nigeria #Politics #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #WestAfrica #ECOWAS #Government #Governance