Future in Danger: House of Assembly Raises Alarm Over Students Selling Sperm, Eggs to Survive 

By: Israel Adeleke

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that in a move to curb what seem beyond their power, the Kwara State House of Assembly has raised alarm over reports that some students in tertiary institutions across the state are selling their sperm and eggs to make ends meet.

OTN News further reports as gathered that the concern was brought to the floor by the member representing Owode/Onire Constituency, Rukayat Shittu, who cited disturbing findings from Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, and Kwara State Polytechnic.

According to her, desperate students are being lured by intermediaries, often medical personnel with connections to fertility networks, who link them with paying clients. 

She explained that the male donors are said to receive between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000 depending on negotiations, while female students face even greater risks.

Shittu warned that egg donation, in particular, carries serious medical dangers, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), infections, and potential long-term fertility complications resulting from hormonal treatments and invasive procedures.

She stressed that many students are blinded by immediate financial gain without considering long-term consequences.

She, however, described the development as a looming public health crisis with medical, psychological, social, and moral implications.