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 What you need to know about the coronavirus Latest updates and resources to help you protect yourself and your family from coronavirus Visit the page Press release 11 December 2020 Global recognition for youths from north-east Nigeria Visit the page Article Amira sets aside her fears and returns to school For Amira, returning to school has marked another change in her life – a return to planning for a promising future Read the story Article The heroes of Zomon Ahmadu Braving a harsh climate and difficult terrain, women health workers are providing remote communities lifesaving services Read the story Article In Yalwa, a resident ‘doctor’ With support from the EU, UNICEF is reducing infant mortality rates in Bauchi communities with a community health volunteer programme Read the story Photo Essay In northern Nigeria, volunteer drivers save children’s lives Thanks to EU support, there is now a corps of 900 trained volunteer drivers transporting children who need urgent medical care to hospitals in Kebbi State See the story Article Traditional leaders push for birth registration With support from the European Union, UNICEF has been working with state governments and traditional leaders to encourage and support birth registration Read the story Article In north-west Nigeria, cash transfers benefit family health The EU funds transport vouchers through its Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition project in Kebbi, Adamawa and Bauchi States Read the story Article Girls education benefits from school improvements Learning has improved at a girls secondary school in north-east Nigeria following intervention by UNICEF, supported by philanthropist Nazanin Alakija Read the story Article Displaced girls’ education gets boost A school renovation by UNICEF, with support from philanthropist Nazanin Alakija, is turning around learning in north-east Nigeria Read the story Press release 01 December 2020 Almost 15 per cent of global AIDS-related deaths in children and adolescents globally occur in Nigeria Visit the page Article Cash transfers boost girls’ education in northern Nigeria UNICEF, in partnership with Educate a Child (EAC) – Education Above All (EAA), is helping to drive children's enrolment in school Read the story Article Community champion reaches Hausa community in Lagos UNICEF works with community champions who are key to spreading messages on how to access health interventions in under-served communities in Lagos State Read the story Article Young champions help support the COVID-19 response in Lagos Children become change champions within their communities as they help raise awareness on curbing the spread of the coronavirus Read the story 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
Make a Difference Children need champions. Get involved, speak out or volunteer and give every child a fair chance to succeed. TAKE ACTION