In a significant move to enhance family planning services, the Kwara State Government has unveiled an electronic warehouse management system aimed at improving the monitoring and availability of contraceptive supplies in health facilities throughout the state. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin to mark the 2026 World Contraception Day.

El-Imam emphasized the government's dedication to expanding access to quality family planning information and services, which she described as essential for improving maternal and child health outcomes. She highlighted the importance of making family planning services both accessible and affordable while ensuring the dignity and privacy of individuals seeking these services.

“Family planning remains critical to promoting healthy birth spacing, reducing preventable maternal and infant complications, and enabling individuals and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health,” El-Imam stated. She called for ongoing collaboration among government bodies, development partners, healthcare providers, and community leaders to achieve these goals.

The Commissioner also urged traditional and religious leaders to play a vital role in spreading accurate health information and fostering community engagement regarding family planning initiatives. She acknowledged the contributions of development partners and healthcare workers in supporting family planning services in the state.

Bashirat Jatto, the Family Planning Coordinator at the Ministry of Health, revealed that the state has begun training healthcare workers on the newly introduced hormonal intrauterine device, which will broaden the range of contraceptive options available to residents. Jatto noted that the electronic management system would enhance stock visibility and provide access to consumption data, allowing health officials to make informed inventory management decisions and respond swiftly to supply needs.

Dr. Homsuk Swomen, representing the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), expressed the organization’s commitment to assisting Kwara in overcoming barriers to family planning, particularly for adolescents and young people. He explained that through the Match Funding initiative, UNFPA supports states by matching government contributions for family planning commodities with an equivalent quantity of supplies.

Swomen commended the Kwara State Government for its commitment to ensuring the security of family planning commodities and encouraged sustained efforts to empower women, girls, and young people to make informed and voluntary choices regarding their reproductive health.

The stakeholders’ meeting, themed “A Choice for All,” brought together traditional rulers, medical professionals, academics, religious leaders, and civil society organizations to discuss strategies for strengthening family planning services in the state.