Circle Mom Fertility Foundation launches in Abuja, Urges FG To Prioritise Infertility Treatment.
A new charity foundation focused on assisted conception has appealed to the Nigerian government to incorporate fertility support into the national health agenda, describing infertility as a long overlooked public health crisis.
The call was made by Dr. Charles Ojeabuo, Founder of the Circle Mom Fertility Foundation, during the organisation’s official launch in Abuja. The event immediately provided tangible support to struggling families, awarding full and partial sponsorships for In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatments.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Ojeabuo said the foundation was born out of a deep desire to “restore hope” to couples who have faced years of waiting for children. He described assisted conception including IVF, sperm/egg donation, embryo transfer, and surrogacy as a “divine tool” that aligns with faith rather than contradicts it.
“It is faith in motion,” he said.
At the event, five couples received full IVF sponsorships, another five were granted 50% subsidies, and every couple in attendance received a 20% discount on treatment costs. The foundation also announced plans to partner with accredited fertility centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. These centres will follow strict screening protocols medical, infectious, and psychological for all donors.
Mrs. Victoria Ojeabuo, the foundation’s National Director and wife of the founder, shared her personal experience with secondary infertility, emphasising the hidden emotional toll couples often carry.
“Many couples look normal, but they carry silent pain,” she said. “Our aim is to meet them halfway through financial and emotional support.”
She cited estimates suggesting that in Nigeria, 30% of infertility cases are male-related, 30% female-related, 30% combined, and 10% unexplained. She appealed to philanthropists and stakeholders to join the foundation in its mission, describing it as a “circle of humanity” driven by shared hope.
Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Anthony-Orianran, the foundation’s patron, added that sometimes, couples simply need “a little push” to achieve their dream of parenthood.
The foundation also received strong support from actress and comedienne Anita Asuoha (popularly known as Real Warri Pikin), who is currently expecting. She delivered an emotional tribute, praising the founders for “giving hope to families who had all but lost it,” and commended Dr. Anthony-Orianran for her commitment to the cause.
On the legal front, guest speaker Babayemi Olawole provided critical advice on navigating Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Nigeria. He recommended gestational surrogacy over traditional surrogacy, noting that the latter gives the surrogate biological rights to the child.
While Nigeria currently lacks a specific national law governing ART, Olawole said the practice is legally protected under constitutional provisions on private and family life. He also referenced the Child Rights Act and the Code of Medical Ethics as key regulatory frameworks. Notably, Lagos State has maintained its own ART guidelines since 2019.
He urged couples to ensure that multiple consent forms are signed with any surrogate involved and advised against having personal relationships with surrogates to avoid complications.
The Circle Mom Fertility Foundation pledged to continue providing medical, emotional, and spiritual support for couples struggling with infertility, vowing that no family will be left behind in the journey to parenthood.
