Menopause, a health issue that affects millions of Nigerian women but remains largely absent from public discourse and workplace policy, moved into the spotlight in Abuja as healthcare advocates, policymakers and civil society leaders gathered for Menopause Matters Nigeria 2026.
The event, organised by UK-based doctor and menopause specialist Odinaka Nwodo-Ezeribe and hosted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), brought together healthcare professionals, legal experts, diplomats, business leaders and community advocates to address what participants described as one of Nigeria’s most overlooked public health challenges.
Held under the theme, *”Breaking the Silence, Empowering the Future,”* the conference sought to challenge cultural stigma surrounding menopause while highlighting its economic, social and healthcare implications.
For many attendees, the significance of the event extended beyond women’s health. Speakers repeatedly framed menopause as an issue that affects workforce productivity, family wellbeing, healthcare delivery and human rights.
“Menopause is not simply a biological transition; it is a matter of dignity, access to healthcare and social inclusion,” organisers noted during the event.
