Ado-Ekiti — Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori, Member of the House of Representatives and National President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), delivered the lead paper at a seminar organized by the Ekiti State Bureau of Statistics on Thursday, 14th August 2025.
Speaking on “Fostering a Closer Relationship Between LGAs and NGOs in Population Program Implementation in Nigeria”, Laori stressed that with Nigeria’s population exceeding 220 million, urgent collaboration between Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is key to advancing reproductive health, family planning, gender equity, and youth empowerment.
He highlighted PPFN’s successful partnerships in states like Kaduna, Cross River, and Ogun—where joint outreach, capacity building, and community engagement have improved health outcomes and reduced teenage pregnancy.
Calling for institutionalized partnerships, joint planning, shared data systems, and stronger community advocacy, Laori urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women groups, and NGOs to work hand-in-hand with LGAs.
“The future of Nigeria’s population health depends on our ability to collaborate, innovate, and lead together,” he declared.
The seminar was declared open by the Ekiti State Governor represented by his Deputy HE Chief (Mrs) Monisade Christianah Afuye. Other dignatories in attendance includes members of Ekiti State Executive Council, Chairmen of LGAs, Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders and host of NGOs and population stakeholders in the state.
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