Two Children Are Enough in Today’s Nigeria -By Goodness Matilda Omonkhomion

If you’ve been to the market lately, then you already know that raising children in Nigeria has become more expensive than ever. From the price of food to school fees, transport, rent and healthcare, almost everything now comes with a shocking price. In times like these, having just two children—a boy and a girl—is no longer just a family preference,it is a practical survival strategy.

Think about it. One child wants new school shoes, the other needs textbooks, and before you recover from those expenses, it’s time to pay house rent. Add four or five more children to the equation, and even your calculator might give up.

The saying, “the more, the merrier,” sounds nice until everyone is asking for data, pocket money and new clothes at the same time. These days, children don’t just eat food—they seem to eat money too! A quick visit to the supermarket can leave parents wondering whether they went shopping or paid school fees.

Having only two children gives parents a better chance to provide quality education, good healthcare, balanced meals and enough attention for each child. Instead of struggling to meet everyone’s needs, families can focus on raising confident, healthy and well-educated children.

This isn’t about loving children any less. It’s about giving them the best possible start in life. Every child deserves opportunities, comfort and care—not a life where basic needs become daily battles.

Nigeria’s economy has changed, and family planning should change with it. In a country where every naira counts, raising two children well may be far better than struggling to raise many. Sometimes, less really is more.

If you’ve been to the market lately, then you already know that raising children in Nigeria has become more expensive than ever. From the price of food to school fees, transport, rent and healthcare, almost everything now comes with a shocking price. In times like these, having just two children—a boy and a girl—is no longer just a family preference,it is a practical survival strategy.

Think about it. One child wants new school shoes, the other needs textbooks, and before you recover from those expenses, it’s time to pay house rent. Add four or five more children to the equation, and even your calculator might give up.

The saying, “the more, the merrier,” sounds nice until everyone is asking for data, pocket money and new clothes at the same time. These days, children don’t just eat food—they seem to eat money too! A quick visit to the supermarket can leave parents wondering whether they went shopping or paid school fees.

Having only two children gives parents a better chance to provide quality education, good healthcare, balanced meals and enough attention for each child. Instead of struggling to meet everyone’s needs, families can focus on raising confident, healthy and well-educated children.

This isn’t about loving children any less. It’s about giving them the best possible start in life. Every child deserves opportunities, comfort and care—not a life where basic needs become daily battles.

Nigeria’s economy has changed, and family planning should change with it. In a country where every naira counts, raising two children well may be far better than struggling to raise many. Sometimes, less really is more.