Comparative Analysis of National Population Policy and Population Control in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper reviewed the viability of National population policy in controlling of population explosion in Nigeria. The paper delved into the concept of population explosion, factors responsible for high population growth rate and barriers to effective population control in Nigeria. It examined effects of population growth on health care delivery services in Nigeria. It also x-rayed in detail the activities of National Population Policy on population control in Nigeria, National Population Policy Objectives, strategies and challenges of implementing National population policy in Nigeria among others. The study concluded that National Population Policy is a laudable and multi-dimensional measures needed for effective control of population explosion in Nigeria. The reviewer suggested that government should sensitize people at all levels on the provision entrenched in the population policy. It was also recommended that government should use all methods available to secure full community supports and participation in the implementation of the policy programmes. Health workers should sensitize people on the need for child spacing to reduce the number of children for each couples.