Despite these problems, even conservative countries have made headway in incorporating high quality sexuality education in the schools. Although not an easy or quick process, opposition to sexuality education can be diminished through active engagement of religious leaders, parents, and teacher groups. Advocates for sexuality education in Nigeria must plan accordingly for such long-term engagement and not expect overnight success. It is also important to involve young people themselves in the advocacy effort in as many ways as possible and to give parents better skills for transmitting information on sexuality and reproductive health to their children. .
