Only eight states in Nigeria have met the global target for women’s participation in decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
The figure, drawn from the 2023–24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), was highlighted in a report released by Invictus Africa. This civic-tech organisation leverages data and technology to drive inclusive policies and programmes.
The organisation noted that the eight states achieved at least 65 per cent of women participating in decisions on issues such as contraceptive use, the minimum benchmark set under the Ending Preventable Maternal
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