UNICEF Nigeria UNICEF in Nigeria We work to promote the rights of children in Nigeria. At this time, we are especially working with partners to prevent the spread of diseases. Learn how we are supporting children to reach their full potential. WHAT WE DO Page Protect Your Child Today Integrated Vaccination Campaign across Nigeria Learn more Campaign Yes! Girl Podcast Your Voice Matters! Learn more Campaign Adopt a PHC Naija Youth-led immunization drive across Borno State Learn more Article Through the Shadows: Zara’s Story Abducted and forced into marriage and early motherhood, a young girl, survived horrific child rights violation in northeast Nigeria. Read now Article From Pain to Gain Fatima’s Journey through Abduction and Recovery Read now Article Clean Water for the Flood Displaced Displaced by flood and stripped of their livelihood, UNICEF activated its rapid response mechanism to enable a community in northeast Nigeria to regain the Read now Article New Classrooms Build New Hope for Children in Paga From dilapidated structures and harsh learning conditions, children in Paga now sit in safe, well-equipped classrooms. Read now Article Greening The Future in Nigeria How young people in cross river state are healing the planet, one tree at a time Read now Press release 23 October 2025 Press Statement by Wafaa Saeed on the appointment of Zephia Ovia-Ikem as a UNICEF NextGen Champion Read now Press release 21 October 2025 UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria Impacts Over 11 Million Youth in Four Years, and Now Institutionalized Under the Office of the Vice President. Read now Article A drop of Polio Vaccine and a mother’s sigh of relief. Every drop of vaccine brings hope, protection, and peace of mind to mothers everywhere. Read now Article A rekindled zeal for learning For some school children in Kano state, improved learning environment, enhanced by climate-resilient classrooms, clean toilets and water facilities. Read now Article 21 years a Polio Warrior A community vaccinator recounts her two-decade experience protecting children from polio and other childhood diseases in northeast Nigeria. Read now Article A Sanitation Champion leads change in his school and communi 12-year-old Abubakar is inspiring his friends and family to practice good hygiene and sanitation. Read now Load more items Make a Difference Children need champions. Get involved, speak out or volunteer and give every child a fair chance to succeed. TAKE ACTION