In a remarkable initiative aimed at assisting couples struggling with infertility, the Quiver Full Foundation, a leading Nigerian non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on fertility education, has committed over N150 million to help 30 Nigerian couples receive free infertility treatments this year. This announcement was made during the foundation’s 2025 annual online fertility conference.
The treatment program, which represents the largest collective support the foundation has ever provided, began in January. Groups of five couples have been embarking on their parenthood journey every weekend in Lagos, undergoing fertility tests and preparing for potential assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
The foundation’s initiative was highlighted during the conference, which drew over 100 attendees, including prominent speakers in the reproductive health field. Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, a leading Nigerian fertility expert from Nordica Fertility Centre, and motivational speaker Mrs. Yetunde Zaccheaus, who shared her personal struggles with secondary infertility, were among the key presenters. The event was hosted by TV personality Mrs. Tope Mark-Odigie, who also shared her own experiences with infertility after having only one child.
The Quiver Full Foundation, founded in 2017 by Mrs. Catherine Oyenike Abagun, has provided similar support to over 40 couples over the past seven years. Abagun, who personally experienced over a decade of infertility before having her son, is passionate about supporting others going through similar journeys. The foundation provides education, resources, and, where possible, financial assistance for fertility treatments.
Dr. Ajayi, a noted expert in the field, discussed the importance of seeking early medical help for fertility issues, especially when a couple has struggled to conceive for a year or more. According to him, infertility is often caused by poor sperm quality in men or issues within the female reproductive system, such as blocked fallopian tubes or problems with the womb’s ability to support a pregnancy.
Ajayi further emphasized that women should seek medical assistance as soon as they face difficulties with conception. He explained that fertility treatments like IVF are most effective when women are younger and that early intervention can significantly improve the chances of a successful pregnancy.
The fertility expert also provided insight into the causes of infertility in Nigeria, highlighting conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and hormone imbalances as common culprits. He stressed that while lifestyle factors such as poor diet, smoking, alcohol use, and drug abuse can contribute to infertility, the most effective solution for many couples remains IVF, which has a success rate as high as 70% for women under 30.
Ajayi also addressed misconceptions around the role of fibroids in infertility. Contrary to popular belief in Nigeria, he stated that fibroids rarely cause infertility but are more likely to lead to miscarriages.
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