The co-principal investigator of PMA2020, Funmilola OlaOlorun, says that Nigeria must increase its Contraceptive Prevalence Rate, CPR, by two percent annually to meet the Family Planning 2030 targets.

Speaking at the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, hinged her submission on the country’s blueprint for achieving the FP2030 targets which required strict adherence and increased funding

OlaOlorun noted that business-as-usual approaches would not suffice, as they will only lead to a 2 per cent increase in CPR over five years.

Samuel Oyeniyi, director of the reproductive health department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, concurred that Nigeria was on track to meet the FP2030 targets, but progress was slow.

He emphasised the need for stakeholders to integrate more modern family planning methods to achieve the desired goals.,

Ejike Oji, chairman of the management committee of the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning, AAFP, highlighted the importance of family planning in achieving sustainable development in Nigeria., He noted that despite progress, challenges persisted, including disparities in access to family planning services.

The conference aims to address these challenges and accelerate progress towards achieving the FP2030 targets.