Abuja:

Catholic activists under their umbrella body, CitizenGo Africa, have accused the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) of infiltrating to Nigeria, evidently ignoring the country's strict abortion laws and going against its cultural and religious values.
IPPF is a well-funded pro-abortion group from the United States. CitizenGo Africa launched an online petition on Thursday, demanding expulsion of IPPF from the West African nation as it contravenes Nigerian law and cultural values.

The petition addressed to Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa said, “If Nigeria continues to allow IPPF's presence, we will see a rise in abortion activities and a generation of young people who are highly sexualized. This is not the future that Nigerians deserve.” It also demanded implementation of policies and measures that uphold the sanctity of life and respect Nigeria's cultural values.

The advocacy group said that IPPF, notorious for killing and selling baby parts in the US, has disguised itself as a family planning service provider in Nigeria. They added that those behind IPPF are pouring money into the country, promoting abortion and sexualization of young people, all while ignoring the real needs of Nigerians which is clean water, good roads, hospitals, and education.

Demanding their dismissal from the country, CitizenGo Africa officials warned that by advocating for abortion and contraception for teenagers, IPPF is directly challenging Nigeria's sovereignty and undermining its legal system and they must not be allowed to continue.

The abortion law in Nigeria states that abortion is illegal unless done to save the life of the mother. It criminalises abortion with a steep penalty for both the woman and the personnel performing the abortion procedure.