The former Senator representing Bayelsa East and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ben Murray-Bruce, has offered a suggestion to the Federal Government on possible means to reduce population explosion in the wake of the current economic challenge in the country.
OsunDailyNG reports that the country has been plunged into economic hardship following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu.
In a post via Twitter on Monday, Ben Bruce shared photos of condoms, stating that with the economic challenge which has affected both the rich and poor, it is important for the incoming minister of health or federal government to encourage birth control.
The PDP chieftain urged the FG to launch a free condom distribution initiative with immediate effect and ensure the accessibility of contraceptives.
He added that immediate prevention could avert a looming socio-economic catastrophe in the future.
He tweeted: “In light of the deepening economic challenges that Nigeria faces, which have gravely impacted the middle class and exacerbated poverty levels.
“It is imperative for the incoming Minister of Health or the federal government to launch a free condom distribution initiative immediately.
“Ensuring accessibility to contraceptives is a crucial step in mitigating a potential population explosion, particularly when the financially constrained majority may prioritise basic necessities over family planning methods. An ounce of prevention now can avert a looming socio-economic catastrophe in the future.”
