Advancing Expansion Of Access To Safe Abortion In Nigeria

By Hameed Oyegbade
June 26, 2025

The current rate of unsafe abortion in Nigeria remains a source of concern to many and has necessitated the consistent call for expansion of access to safe abortion in the country.

In Nigeria, abortion is illegal while the only legal way to have an abortion in Nigeria is if having the child is going to put the mother's life in danger. In other words, abortion is illegal in Nigeria and carries a heavy jail sentence of up to 14 years imprisonment, unless it is performed to save the life of the pregnant woman.

Continued: https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/352923/advancing-expansion-of-access-to-safe-abortion-in-nigeria.html#google_vignette

26.06.2025

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African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights

Reproductive Justice initiative Foundation

Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria

Unsafe abortions kill 13% of Lagos mothers – Gynaecologists raise alarm

4th June, 2025

Unsafe termination of pregnancy contributes up to 13% of maternal deaths in Lagos State, the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos Sector, disclosed during an advocacy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday.

Led by former SOGON National President, Prof. Rotimi Akinola, and Lagos Sector Chairman, Prof. Abidoye Gbadegesin, the delegation outlined persistent challenges in maternal and neonatal mortality, calling for policy reforms and expanded professional involvement.

Continued: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/06/04/unsafe-abortions-kill-13-of-lagos-mothers-gynaecologists-raise-alarm/#google_vignette

04.06.2025

Nigeria – Safe abortions in Lagos: Stalemate or stepping stones?

By Chioma Obinna
July 2, 2024

Unfortunately, while the debate on the State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications issued by the Directorate of Family Health and Nutrition in the Ministry of Health garnered significant attention, progress on access to safe abortions remains stalled.

Good Health Weekly spoke to medical experts and stakeholders on the current landscape of safe abortions in Lagos, examining the impact of the stalemate and potential pathways forward.

Continued: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/safe-abortions-in-lagos-stalemate-or-stepping-stones/

Nigeria – Economic hardship plunges married women into unsafe abortion, ignoring life-threatening risks

Low uptake of family planning services, aided by economic hardship, is taking its toll on some married couples who, burdened by unplanned pregnancies, now resort to unsafe abortions despite the associated risks.

30th June 2024
By Angela Onwuzoo

Mrs Bisi Lateef (not her real name) borrowed the sum of N15,000 from a friend to procure an abortion in February, and it took her one month to finally pay it back.

The woman, now in her early 40s, recalled what she experienced while ending her fifth pregnancy. According to her, she would have loved to keep it, but the resources to care for another baby were not available.

Continued: https://punchng.com/economic-hardship-plunges-married-women-into-unsafe-abortion-ignoring-life-threatening-risks/

As Lagos seeks to save more women from abortion-related deaths

July 11, 2022
By Oluwafunke Ishola

When Cynthia was raped by her abductors who later released her she knew she was in for more troubles.

Missing her menstrual period for two months heightened her fears. Testing positive for pregnancy broke her further. She wasn’t ready to swallow another bitter pill – keeping the unwanted pregnancy from ‘evil’ men.

Continued: https://nnn.ng/lagos-seeks-save-more-women/