THE FAMILY PLANNING AS AN AGENT OF POPULATION REDUCTION OF THE INCREASING POPULATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this project work was to identify how family planning is an agent of population reduction of the increasing population of Nigeria in Ovia North East Local Government Area using some selected community as a case study. In the course of this study, the following research questions were developed:

How profound is your knowledge I the issue of family planning?

Is the general public still ignorant to the issue of family planning in this modern world?

What are the effects or barriers of family planning to the society and to our self?

Does family planning has any barriers on women?

Has there been any proper awareness on the use of family planning in Ovia North East Local Government Area?

Does the government have a role to play in the issue of family planning?

A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to the target audience. To test the research questions using the questionnaire, analysis of data obtained in the field was done through simple percentage, although people agreed that they are aware of family planning.

However, based on these findings, it was therefore concluded that something should be done to help the program achieve its aims, based on the findings, adequate recommendation were made.

THE FAMILY PLANNING AS AN AGENT OF POPULATION REDUCTION OF THE INCREASING POPULATION IN NIGERIA