save and invest in education and infrastructure, thereby boosting productivity and growth. Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, socio-economic status, age, and number of children significantly affect family planning practices.

Empowering women to control their fertility enhances economic growth through increased labor market participation and human capital development. The paper concludes that family planning is crucial for development and recommends a context-specific approach that considers Nigeria's diverse cultural, economic, and environmental landscapes.