By ibrahima yakubu
Support for Female Students: Hundreds of Sanitary Pads Distributed in Kaduna
The Womenhood and HAFKAS Foundation has distributed hundreds of sanitary pads to support girl-child education in Kaduna.
Mallam Nurudden Bello, Director of Womenhood College of Health Science in Kaduna, announced the distribution aimed at boosting the morale of female students and encouraging their academic pursuits.
The distribution took place on the school premises, attended by hundreds of students, particularly girls. Bello emphasized that providing sanitary pads would help girls feel more comfortable and confident while at school.
He urged all foundations across the country to support female students with sanitary pads to encourage their continued education, noting that access to these products can increase a girl’s chances of staying in school by over 30%.
Bello highlighted that sanitary pads manage menstrual flow effectively, helping women maintain comfort and hygiene during their periods. They prevent leakage and odor, allowing girls to participate in daily activities without interruption.
He concluded by stating that to adequately address menstrual needs, girls and women require access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, affordable menstrual hygiene products, education on proper practices, and a supportive environment free from stigma.
Bello also called on female teachers to educate young girls about the importance of sanitary pads and the environmental impact of improper disposal.
The Womenhood and HAFKAS Foundation has distributed hundreds of sanitary pads to promote girl-child education in Kaduna.
Mallam Nurudden Bello, Director of Womenhood College of Health Science, announced the initiative aimed at enhancing the morale of female students and encouraging their academic success. The distribution event took place on school grounds, with hundreds of students, especially girls, in attendance.
Bello emphasized that providing sanitary pads would help girls feel more comfortable and confident during their time at school. He called on foundations across the country to support female students by supplying these essential products, noting that access to sanitary pads can increase a girl’s likelihood of remaining in school by more than 30%.
He explained that sanitary pads are crucial for managing menstrual flow, ensuring comfort and hygiene. They prevent leakage and odor, enabling girls to engage in daily activities without disruption.
Bello also stressed the importance of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, affordable menstrual products, education on proper usage, and a supportive environment to address menstruation needs without stigma.
Finally, he urged female teachers to educate young girls about the importance of sanitary pads and to promote responsible disposal practices to protect the environment.
Similarly malama Hauwa zakari, the director of HAFKAS foundations kaduna pointed out that
They distributed the sanitary pads to encourage girl child for dedicating more time in school
She said, there is need to encourage the enrollment of girl child education in the northern part of Nigerian
She equally appealed to all non governmental organization and civil society organization to be more committed toward encouraging young girl enrollment in school
She kicked against girl child hawking on the street
