The Rotary Club of Jos has distributed hygiene kits to 150 girls at Government Secondary School, Township, Jos, under its Hygiene Hub for Girls (HHG) initiative.
The project, conducted in partnership with PAG Marlvis Olubiyi of the Rotary Club of Brampton, Canada, aims to combat period poverty and promote menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls.
Beyond providing sanitary items, the initiative also works to end stigma around menstruation and ensure that no girl misses school due to lack of access to essential hygiene products.
“To support these girls, we brought disposable sanitary towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hairbrushes,” Igboanugo said, adding that a menstrual hygiene coach was also engaged to educate the girls on proper sanitary practices.
He urged the students to pay close attention during the hygiene training session and take the lessons seriously.
The principal of Government Secondary School, Mr John Bulus, commended both Rotary clubs for what he described as a “material and knowledge-based intervention for the girl-child.”
A junior student who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) expressed her gratitude for the initiative, stating that she now feels more confident and less fearful about managing her period when it begins.
The school’s head girl, Miss Favor David, also lauded the club for the thoughtful intervention, noting that access to sanitary pads remained a challenge for many girls.
“This initiative is a commendable step toward ensuring menstrual dignity and academic continuity,” she said, adding that the lessons learned would stay with her for life.
