During a recent visit to Abuja, Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), underscored Nigeria's importance as an economic hub in Africa with a youthful population ripe for demographic dividends. Meeting with Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Kanem emphasized the significance of investing in young people for societal progress.

Abuja, Nigeria (April 24, 2024) The State of the World Report 2024: “Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” was unveiled in Abuja by UNFPA executive director, Dr Natalia Kanem and Nigerian authorities during a regional launch event that gathered around 300 high-level guests at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall.

Abuja, Nigeria (April 24, 2024) UNFPA Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, reiterated the importance of Nigeria conducting the Population and Housing Census during a meeting with the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Kwarra during her visit to Abuja for the regional inauguration of the 2024 State of World Population (SWOP) Report.