Pad Up Africa, PENGASSAN Women’s Commission, and other non-governmental organisations yesterday called on all levels of government to provide girls and
The groups to mark the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, Women in Energy, Oil and Gas , organised a peaceful march in Abuja yesterday, raising awareness and distributing a handbook on menstruation to students, which included guidance on calculating ovulation.
During the event themed “End Period Poverty in School Campaign” national president Women Commissioner, Comrade Maryam Mbanaso, and chairperson of PENGASSAN Women Commission , Yetunde Adelakun-Rufus, encouraged the children and stressed that prioritising menstrual hygiene is a step toward better health.
They also urged the students not to hesitate in asking questions to improve their understanding of menstrual hygiene. Dame Hasiya Hassan Audu, the national external relations director of WEOG Nigeria, emphasised the importance of educating girls about menstrual hygiene, as healthy girls will become future leaders.
According to Audu, menstrual hygiene awareness is necessary for every woman, but it is crucial to instill this knowledge at a young age. That’s why the focus has been on government secondary schools, which serve as the foundation for awareness and education.
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