The meeting opened with participant registration and introductions, creating a welcoming environment that encouraged open dialogue and shared learning. In his welcome address, the Executive Director of PLAN Foundation highlighted the growing concern of unplanned pregnancy among adolescents and young adults in Oyo State. He stressed that educational institutions play a critical role in prevention through accurate information, life-skills education, and supportive school environments.

Discussions

The sessions were jointly facilitated by Dr. Stella Akinso, a public health and reproductive health specialist, and Barrister Awosemusi Modupe, a legal practitioner with extensive experience in legislative drafting and constitutional law.  Dr.  Akinso delivered detailed presentations on reproductive health and the serious health consequences of unsafe abortion. She explained how unsafe abortion continues to contribute significantly to maternal illness and death in Nigeria, affecting not only women but also families, communities, and the healthcare system. She also examined the rising rates of unplanned pregnancy among youths, linking the issue to gaps in comprehensive sexuality education, stigma, and limited access to youth-friendly health services.