Ben Murray-Bruce, a former legislator, has advised the federal government and the new minister of health to start a free condom distribution project amid severe economic challenges.
The proposal, according to Murray-Bruce, is made in view of Nigerians’ escalating economic difficulties, which have severely hurt the middle class and increased poverty rates.
The former congressman stated on his social media account on Monday that he thought ensuring access to contraception was an important step in preventing a future population boom.
He wrote, “In light of the deepening economic challenges that Nigeria faces, which have gravely impacted the middle class and exacerbated poverty levels, it is imperative for the incoming Minister of Health or the federal government to launch a free condom distribution initiative immediately.
“Ensuring accessibility to contraceptives is a crucial step in mitigating a potential population explosion, particularly when the financially constrained majority may prioritise basic necessities over family planning methods. An ounce of prevention now can avert a looming socio-economic catastrophe in the future.”