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    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.

    Welcome to The Nigerian Life Compendium

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    Health

    This edition brings together 8 contributors to uncover the health crises that rarely makes it into political manifestos but affect the lives of millions of Nigerians.
    Nigeria’s yellow fever vaccine lab has been shut since 1991
    It’s 2026 and Nigeria has one of the worst maternal mortality rates
    36% of girls aged 15-19 in North West Nigeria have already started having children versus just 6% in the South West.
    58% of Nigerian women and girls have experienced online gender violence
    N218 billion was budgeted for health projects in 2025. Only N36 million was released, that’s 0.02%.
    Bauchi spends 14% of its resources on health. Bayelsa spends just 4% despite receiving over 3x more.
    Nigeria has fewer than 10 radiotherapy machines for cancer patients.
    9 in 10 Nigerians pay out of pocket every single time they are sick

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    Chime Asonye

    Founder of Nigerian Mental Health

    Hassana Maina

    Founder and Executive Director of the Anti-Sexual Violence Lead Support Initiative (ASVIOL)

    Temie Giwa Tubosun

    Group CEO of LifeBank

    Dr Adam Abdullahi

    Infectious Disease Scientist and Global Health Researcher

    Oyeronke Oyebanji

    Head of Lassa Engagement, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)

    Omei Bongos

    Health Communications and Public Health Advocacy Specialist, Gatefield Nigeria

    Vivianne Ihekweazu

    Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch