THE
NIGERIAN LIFE
COMPENDIUM
A research initiative by Zikoko Citizen that explores Nigeria’s health, education, justice, and economy through expert compendiums, evidence-based analysis, and accessible storytelling.

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Why The Compendium?
The Nigerian Life Compendium brings together perspectives on the issues Nigerians face across Health, Education, Justice & Judiciary, and Economy & Labour.
We invited contributors who have worked in different areas of national development to explore questions that we overlook too often:
It asks: What can political power do for Nigerians? What kind of country are we voting to live in?
By bringing together context, data and practical insights, the Compendium highlights the issues that need attention, what citizens and advocates can demand and what to hold decision-makers accountable for, especially as the 2027 election draws closer.
It is also a resource to help journalists tell better stories and policymakers understand the priorities that demand action.

What should decision makers focus on if Nigeria will become liveable for Nigerians again?

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#1 Is Nigeria Ready To Support Our Mental Health? Closing The Gap Between Law And Reality
The government might be benefiting from it’s citizens running mad and getting depressed.
Chime Asonye • 13 min readRead Full Essay
#2 Who Controls Women’s Bodies? Sexual Health, Power, And Policy In Nigeria
In the Northwest, 36% of girls aged 15-19 have begun childbearing compared to 6% in the Southwest. Modern contraceptive use nationally is just 12%
Hassana Maina • 7 min readRead Full Essay
#3 Emergency Response In Nigeria: Why Systems And Coordination Decide Survival
In Nigeria, we have been conditioned to see ambulances as symbols of death rather than survival.
Temie Giwa Tubosun • 12 min readRead Full Essay
#4 Preparing For The Next Epidemic: Infectious Disease And The Politics Of Prevention In Nigeria
Infectious diseases like Mpox is spreading in Nigeria and we might not have the structure to contain it.
Dr Adam Abdullahi • 9 min readRead Full EssayEducation
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Meet The Contributors For The Nigerian Life Compendium
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Founder of Nigerian Mental Health
Founder and Executive Director of the Anti-Sexual Violence Lead Support Initiative (ASVIOL)
Group CEO of LifeBank
Infectious Disease Scientist and Global Health Researcher
Head of Lassa Engagement, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Health Communications and Public Health Advocacy Specialist, Gatefield Nigeria
Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch




