Adamawa State has recorded a 40% surge in the number of new acceptors of family planning methods over the past year, according to The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a non-governmental organisation focused on reproductive health.
The significant growth is attributed to a coordinated campaign led by TCI in partnership with the Adamawa State Government to expand access to family planning services. The initiative has involved the provision of consumables, increased community engagement through neighbourhood campaigns, and intensified efforts to combat stigma surrounding contraceptive use.
The figures were disclosed by Mr. Godiya Yusuf, TCI’s State Programme Manager, during a media roundtable on family planning held in Yola. The event, organised by TCI in collaboration with Development Communications Network (DevComs), brought together stakeholders from the health sector, media, and traditional and religious institutions.