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With Present Fertility Rate, Nigeria’s Population May Hit 450 million in 2050-AAFP
With Present Fertility Rate, Nigeria’s Population May Hit 450 million in 2050-AAFP
By: Michael Mike
Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP) has called on Nigerians to embrace family planning for improve healthcare and economic wellbeing, raising the alarm that at present fertility rate, Nigeria’s population may hit 450 million by 2050 without the economy to support such growth.
The association also pleaded with the federal government to release the N2 billion outstanding in this year’s budget meant to execute Intervention programmes across the country, while also calling on government to incentivize the health sector to encourage Nigerian professionals fleeing for greener pastures to stay back and contribute their quotas to the growth of the sector.
Speaking at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, Chairman Management of the AAFP, Dr. Ejike Orji said that with the current fertility rate, Nigeria’s population may hit 450 million by 2050.
He decried that the prevailing economic trend and other future expectations will not support such a a spiral population growth, adding that if nothing was done to arrest the situation, it could get to a stage when people may not be able feed.
Speaking on the high fertility rate which the country is currently grappling with, Ejike said there are some developments in fertility rate already which suggested that Nigeria is heading for higher population numbers in the years ahead.
“I mean, there is a high percent rate of fertility, about 4.8 percent percent in Nigeria today. But we would have needed to achieve much more but the fertility rates are still very high. And then, with only that much in transit, we need to get to a fertility rate of at least 4.
“So, we are going back to the fact that we are still not in crisis in any country you see a bulge of young people. Nigeria has 75 percent of the population that is at the age of 34 and largely unemployed.
“So, you have a lot of hungry, angry young men and women all over the place. So, what do you see next? Some of them will start leaving the country.
“That is what we have seen in the Japa syndrome That is happening in the country. All our trained young doctors, ICT, are leaving the country,” he said.
Orji who expressed appreciation for the government’s payment of the $4 million counterpart fund, also appealed to the federal government to help release the N2 billion outstanding in this year’s budget for family planning programmes.
While drawing historically analysis, Orji said: “Nobody is in doubt that Nigeria is facing a national crisis, unless people who refuse to agree, is not in which they can decide. In 1960, when we got independence from the British, our population was just about 42.5 million, while the British people that colonized us was about 50 million.
“Our income per capita at that time was higher than the British people. In the last census we did in 2007, we were 140 million. Now Britain is just 60 million, while we are well above 230 million” .
“And that’s why we are quite excited that the $4 million was supposed to be used about a month or two ago. And we’re now calling for the N2 billion left to be used by this year. And to make sure that conversation is heard loud and clear, The fifth, the eighth Nigerian family planning conference is coming on the 6th of December,” he said.
Orji used the opportunity to highlight issues that will future during the December family planning conference saying that stakeholders will devote more attention to issues of sustainable financing through advocacy and resource mobilization, drive multi stakeholder accountability and advance rights-based quality services.
On his part, the President of the Albino Foundation, Mr. Jakes Apelle who spoke on behalf of the Persons with disabilities urged Nigerians to remove minds from the religious and cultural inhibitors to family planning and highlight the health and economic benefits therein.
With Present Fertility Rate, Nigeria’s Population May Hit 450 million in 2050-AAFP
Adamawa Court fixes Nov. 3 for Furore Emirate case defense
Adamawa State High Court IV sitting in Yola on Wednesday adjourned a case challenging the Adamawa government for the creation of the Fufore emirate council from Adamawa emirate to November 3rd and 4th for defense.
Justice Musa Usman who presided over the case said, this at the end of two days hearing from the principal witness, plaintiffs.
The case which was filed by the three traditional titles holders of Adamawa emirate; Alhaji Musa Halilu, Dujuma Adamawa, Mustapha Dahiru, Yarima Adamawa and Alhaji Mustapha Ahmadu, Sarki Noma Adamawa that due process was not followed before the creation of Fufore emirate.
Manga Nurudeen (SAN), counsel to the plaintiffs, told newsmen at the end of the seating that they had called four witnesses in the case and concluded.
“As you may have seen, the court has adjourned to 3rd and 4th of November for the defense, for the government and the new airmen to bring their own witnesses to be cross examined.
The defense counsel, state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Afraimu Jingi, also said they have successfully taken the evidence of the plaintiffs during the two days of seating.
“They listed five witnesses they were able to call four and they closed their case.
“And fortunately we have been able to answer the questions to our mind that we thought we can discredit them to our mind which is left to the court to determine”, he said.
According to him, they were satisfied with the proceedings and they do not have any burden on them as the next agenda will be defense.
Adamawa Court fixes Nov. 3 for Furore Emirate case defense
NSCDC Promotes Grassroots Security, Community-Based Intelligence
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening grassroots security and community-based intelligence across the country as tools for tackling insecurity.
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi gave the commitment during his working visit of Anambra State as part of his continued strategic operational tour of the South East.
Audi, who was received by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, noted that his visit was aimed at assessing the welfare of personnel, understanding field challenges, and reinforcing the Corps’ operational capacity in the region.
Speaking during the courtesy call at the Government House, Awka, the Commandant General commended the Governor for his administration’s proactive efforts in maintaining peace and stability. He also solicited greater logistical and infrastructural support to enhance the NSCDC’s performance in the state.
He said: “Security must begin from the grassroots. That is where the people live, work, and build the future. The Corps remains resolute in delivering quality service and ensuring that the confidence of Nigerians, particularly Ndi Anambra, in our operations is not misplaced.”
Soludo, in his response, commended the NSCDC for its professionalism, discipline, and resilience, especially in safeguarding critical national assets and public infrastructure.
He said: “Here in Anambra, the Light of the Nation, our greatest asset is our people: creative, enterprising, and innovative. They are the engine of our economy. Ensuring their safety and prosperity is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate the NSCDC for standing firm in that mission.”
The governor pledged continued partnership and support for the Corps, affirming that security remains the foundation for the state’s economic growth and innovation-driven development.
The Commandant General’s tour of Anambra is part of a nationwide operational assessment aimed at improving welfare, operational readiness, and synergy among security stakeholders. It underscores the NSCDC’s renewed focus on community trust, proactive engagement, and service excellence under Prof. Audi’s leadership.
NSCDC Promotes Grassroots Security, Community-Based Intelligence
Security forces rescue three kidnapped women in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued three kidnapped women following a gun battle with bandits along the Anka–Bukkuyum road in Anka Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, when armed bandits blocked the highway and attacked a Golf vehicle with registration number RBC 22 ABUJA.
The assailants abducted the driver and three passengers before the arrival of the Anti-Kidnapping team led by Insp. Ibrahim Ubandoma.
The security team engaged the bandits in a fierce shootout, overpowering them and rescuing the three abducted passengers unhurt.
The rescued victims were identified as Lantana Abubakar, aged 70; Fatima Muhammad, aged 45; and Suwaiba Muhammad, aged 40, all residents of Gummi town in Gummi Local Government Area.
The victims were safely escorted to Anka town by the security team.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining abducted driver, as patrol operations continue in the area.
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