October 17, 2025
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
In the vibrant, ever-changing city of Lagos, Nigeria, discussions about reproductive health are evolving. For decades, abortion has remained hidden behind silence, stigma, and misinformation, often leaving women feeling isolated, uninformed, and vulnerable. However, a new wave of advocacy, led by the Leadership Initiative for Youth Empowerment (LIFE), is challenging these false stories and pushing for a more compassionate, fact-based approach to abortion care.
This isn’t just about correcting facts; it’s about changing hearts, rebuilding trust, and ensuring that every woman who walks into a clinic is met with dignity, not judgment.