The federal government has pledged to pay particular attention to the health and economic issues impacting the nation’s youth and adolescent population.
According to the report, young people aged 10 to 24 make up roughly a third (32%) of Nigeria’s population, while adolescents aged 10 to 19 make up 22% of the country’s total population.
According to statistics from the United Nations, there are around 1.8 billion adolescents and young people worldwide (ages 10 to 24).
demography.
Speaking at the Global Forum for Adolescents’ opening on Thursday in Abuja, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health Daju Kacholom said that the government has identified the social and health issues that young people in the nation face and is committed to addressing them.
Additionally, Nigeria prioritises the unique difficulties associated with teenage health and wellbeing, she continued. According to Nigeria’s projected population, young people (aged 10 to 24) make up nearly a third (32%) of the country’s population, while adolescents (10 to 19 years old) make up 22%.
Daju Kacholom, who was represented by Jummai Abdullahi, her Special Assistant
said: “This is a special period in human development and a crucial period for setting the groundwork for good health.
To commemorate the national holiday in Nigeria, we are gathering here today.
because Nigeria recognises the special role that teenagers play in our demographic make-up.
Additionally, Nigeria places a high priority on the unique difficulties posed by teenage health and wellbeing. According to Nigeria’s projected population, young people (aged 10 to 24) make up nearly a third (32%) of the country’s population, while adolescents (10 to 19 years old) make up 22%.
To quote Kacholom,
According to the National Policy on Adolescent and Young People for the period of 2001–2025, young people in Nigeria are diverse and heterogeneous in terms of their sociodemographic features, healthcare needs, and social and physical vulnerabilities; as a result, this demographic requires special attention.
“On this basis, the Federal Ministry of Health organised this national event, which is being live streamed on various social media platforms, in collaboration with youth-led organisations such as Education as a Vaccine (EVA) and PLAN International,” she stated.
According to Kacholom, the main goal of
The purpose of the Global Forum for Adolescents was to raise funds and awareness for adolescent-friendly services in order to achieve sustainable development.
Goals for development.
Dr. Gifty Addico, the UNFPA country representative, also spoke at the event. She said: “Adolescents and young people under 25 years, who make up roughly 63% of our nation’s population, are a critical priority group for UNFPA mandate regions. Our three revolutionary goals—zero maternal deaths that could have been prevented, zero unmet family planning needs, and zero tolerance for gender-based violence and other harmful behaviors—are all affected by this.
Gender/FGM Analyst Ms. Karima Bungudu spoke on Addico’s behalf. She said: “I eagerly anticipate the commitment commitments from the Government and our respected partners today. This demonstrates our shared commitment to the goals of our young people in Nigeria and is not just empty rhetoric.
“UNFPA is dedicated to promoting young people’s rights and equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to defend themselves and make wise decisions so they can reach their full potential and take part in social and economic change.
