Nigerian Government applauded for prioritising adolescents, young people’s health

Nigeria Government applauded for prioritising adolescents, young people’s health

Development partners on Adolescent and health development has applaud the government of Nigeria for its readiness to partner with international organizations and other development partners in ensuring the prioritization of the health and development of Adolescents and Young people.

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The appraisal was made at the 1st African Regional & 2nd Nigeria Adolescent Health and Youth Conference, held in Abuja.

The conference presented a platform for young people and policymakers to jointly assess the progress made with fulfilling promises related to adolescents and young people’s health and wellbeing.

The Country Director of Pathfinder International Dr Amina Dorayi, said that the conference is aimed at discussing, learning and strategizing on the means to improve on the health needs of adolescents in Nigeria.

“This chart a way to optimize future investments in the development of adolescents and young people.” Dr Dorayi said

The Country Director of Pathfinder International also emphasised on the role of partners in advancing adolescent health agenda in Nigeria with the theme fulfilling the promise.

She said that Pathfinder International will continue to support the government to identify the needs of adolescents especially as it areas of concern, which are mostly addressed through policies, plans and guidelines by the government and that the organization have supported the government to develop policies.

The Country Director also highlighted some of the National Policy the Health and Development of Adolescents and Young People in Nigeria which the organization supported the review and validation alongside other partners at the sub-national levels, for in Ogun State Adolescent Strategic plan and framework and also set up Adolescent Technical Working Groups in Gombe and Nasarawa States.

She added that Pathfinder International “is work with young people to ensure they are taking control of their health and leading the process of decision making as it affects their health and development.”