HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, which has over 200 million people divided into six geopolitical zones. The ethnic, religious, and cultural divisions in the country complicate the implementation of sex education. This research aims to understand the diverse perspectives of stakeholders in Nigeria, including teachers, school heads, parents, religious and traditional rulers, curriculum developers, and policymakers, about the implementation of sex education in Government Secondary Schools. This study supports the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 and 4, focusing on good health, well-being, and quality education. Understanding stakeholders’ perspectives will help tailor educational content to be culturally and religiously appropriate, ensuring that all students receive relevant, inclusive, and effective education that supports their development and well-being, which meets targets 3.7 and 4.7 of the SDG 2030 plans.

Author: Grace Ada Josiah

• Date of Conference: 4-6 November 2024
• DOI: 10.20533/LICE.2024.0028
• ISBN: 978-1-913572-74-7
• Conference Location: St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK