Why Nigeria?

There are an estimated 2 million orphans and homeless children living in extreme poverty
Nigeria has the Largest African population – 140 million people
1/5 of the total African population reside in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria – 5th largest city in the world – over 12 million people
The highest number of people living with AIDS in Africa reside in Lagos, Nigeria
6% of Nigerians are infected with HIV/AIDS
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65% infection through sex, both marital and pre-marital
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20% through poor medical facilities, blood transfusion, use of unspecialized syringes, razor objects, etc.
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7.5% through ignorance
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7.5% through cultural practices: female circumcision, tribal marks, etc