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 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 Article Polio Vaccine Heroes’ Brave Violence to Protect Children In violence affected Zamfara state, Northwest Nigeria, resilient community volunteers’ brave violence, treacherous terrain and displacement to promote life Read now Article Polio: Saving Lives Through Traditional Influence A traditional leader takes on the role of a mobilizer and an advocate to save children in his community from Polio, drawing inspiration from his personal ba Read now Photo essay When Floods Silenced a Giver – but not her Spirit Floods in Adamawa leave once-thriving families on the brink See now Article Saude's Triumph After Tragedy A Mother’s Courage Read now Article Thriving on Lifesaving Peanut Pastes One peanut paste at a time, and a little girl affected by conflict and acute malnutrition in northeast Nigeria begins her journey back to health 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
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