Nigeria
With Africa's largest population, Nigeria accounts for 25% of all malaria cases in Africa and is at risk for epidemic malaria.
With your help, NetsforLife® is working directly with churches on the ground to fight malaria.
Progress Indicators
- 906,551
- 3,589,423
- 7,428
History
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation.
Income distribution is extremely skewed in Nigeria, with approximately 60% of the population living in poverty.
The government is attempting to restructure the economy while dealing with rising ethnic and religious tensions within this very diverse country.
Areas Impacted
NetsforLife® is working in 20 districts in Nigeria: Shiwer, Kadarko, Langtang, Mabe, Amper, Fan, Barkin Ladi, Ta-Hoss, Kuru-Loh, Fobus, Gbajimba, Gbar, Inyom, Vende, Akeate, Ikyogen, Ogbadibo, Otukpa, Gungul and Mbayen.
NetsforLife® Implementing Partner
Christian Aid is the NetsforLife® partner in Nigeria, working directly with churches on the ground to fight malaria.
Statistics
- 144 million
- 57.5 million
- 219,000
- 225,000
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The NetsforLife® program partnership includes ExxonMobil, Standard Chartered Bank, the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Starr International Foundation, the J.C. Flowers Foundation, and Episcopal Relief & Development.
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