By Justina Asishana, The Nation Newspaper & ASHENEWS

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The conference which began on December 2, 2024 at the Abuja Continental Hotel will end on December 6. It is organized by the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP).

The biennial event serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to align efforts toward achieving universal FP access in Nigeria.

Family planning is recognized globally as a transformative health intervention. It empowers individuals, strengthens families, reduces maternal and infant mortality, and promotes gender equality.

Every dollar invested in family planning yields threefold savings in maternal and newborn healthcare costs. This underscores its potential to drive socio-economic progress and support Nigeria in reaping its demographic dividend.

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Stay tuned for more community-driven, community-inspired reporting from the 8th Nigerian Family Planning Conference, taking place December 3–6, 2024.