President Buhari stressed the need for urgent measures to address Nigeria’s high fertility rate, through expanding access to modern contraceptive methods across the country.
The President also inaugurated the National Council on Population Management (NCPM), chaired by him, and the Vice President as the deputy chairman with Heads of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as members.
Speaking on the country’s revised population policy, Buhari said its overall goal is to improve the quality of life and standards of living of all Nigerians, which is one of the major aspirations of this Government.
