FG to decriminalise abortion in Nigeria The federal government of Nigeria is taking steps towards decriminalising abortion in the country, according to Dr. Binyerem Ukaire, the Director of the Family Health Department at the Federal Ministry of Health. Dr. Ukaire made this announcement during the SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) Summit 1.0 in Abuja, held to mark this year’s World Contraception Day. Themed “A Choice for All: Freedom to Plan, Power to Choose,” the summit highlighted the importance of reproductive rights for women and girls. Speaking through Barrister Nma Ogbonna, Head...