Nigeria FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 18.4% (MICS, 2016/17) (20 million women and girls have undergone FGM in Nigeria)
Most common type: Type 2
Common ages practiced: Most likely before the age of 5 (Medium Age of FGM: 4 Years)
Regional information: Prevalence of FGM is highest in the South West of Nigeria
Practicing groups inlude: Ekoi, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, Ibibio and Ijaw
Terminology: ‘Ibi/Ugwu’ (Igbo, The act of cutting), ‘Didabe fun omobirin//ila kiko fun omobirin’ (Yoruba), ‘Isa aru’ (Ibo, Bathing before delivery), ‘Sunna’ (Mandingo, Religious tradition/obligation (for Muslims))
FGM law in Nigeria: Criminalised in some states
(All information has been sourced from 28 to Many, UNICEF and The Orchid Project)