Nigeria Holds 2 Dangerous Health Records in Just One Year
Sadly, our country, Nigeria, today holds two of the most dangerous health records in the world within just one year—a double tragedy, considering that health is one of the most critical measures of development.
First, Nigeria now has the lowest life expectancy in the world, with an average of 54.6 years, according to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2025 Report. The report bluntly states: if you live in Nigeria, you are simply waiting to die.
Second, another damning report shows that Nigeria is the worst country in the world to give birth, with one maternal death recorded every seven minutes. We continue to hear heartbreaking stories of children losing their mothers during childbirth, and families losing both mother and child.
These reports are not just statistics—they reflect the daily experience of Nigerian life. Though Nigeria is not officially at war, our life expectancy is now worse than that of war-torn countries like Ukraine and South Sudan, all because of poor governance and a failing health system.
These grim realities expose misplaced priorities, bad governance, and the failure to invest in one of the most vital sectors of development: the health and well-being of our citizens. We must urgently prioritise healthcare as a cornerstone of building our dear nation.
A New Nigeria is Possible. –PO
