Kwara Assembly Seeks Regulation Of Sperm, Egg Donation

The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the state government to introduce clear regulations on sperm and egg donation, citing rising health and ethical concerns over the unregulated practice.

During plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers debated a motion titled “Regulating Sperm and Egg Donation in Kwara State”, sponsored by Hon. Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu (Owode/Onire) and seconded by Hon. Saidu Baba Ahmed (Banni/Adena/Gwanabe/Gwaria).

The House urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct the Ministry of Health to issue formal guidelines and policies for proper regulation.

The Assembly further asked the Health Ministry to work with the Ministries of Communication and Education to launch sensitization campaigns in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, warning students and youths about the dangers of indiscriminate donation.

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Parents, guardians, and religious leaders were also encouraged to strengthen moral guidance on reproductive health and the long-term consequences of casual sperm and egg donation.

In addition, the House mandated its Committees on Health and Education to conduct an investigative hearing on the spread of the practice and recommend appropriate legislative and regulatory actions.

Lawmakers expressed concern over the growing involvement of students who reportedly donate sperm or eggs for financial gain without considering medical, psychological, and ethical implications.

Experts had warned that unregulated donation can expose donors to serious health risks, including HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, hormonal imbalance, reproductive complications, and even infertility.

The Assembly emphasized that regulating the practice is essential to protect young people from exploitation and to promote informed decision-making on reproductive health.