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In a bid to promote menstrual hygiene in schools, the Oreniwa Youth Forum, a community group in Ikole West LCDA, sensitized students and distributed sanitary pads in celebration of the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Speaking at the event, Team Leader of the group, Comrade Adewale Damilola, also known as “Manager,” expressed gratitude, stating, “I want to give glory to God for this year’s Menstrual Day.”
This year’s theme “PAD A GIRL,” and the event took place at the Holy Apostolic Church in Asin Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Adewale emphasized that looks, “This program was not held to show off but to celebrate our female gender, particularly the younger generation of children and teenagers in secondary schools in the LCDA.”
According to him, ” Secondary schools in the area were invited, and hundreds of sanitary pads (SOFTCARE) were distributed among the participants, ensuring that no one was left behind”.
Adewale highlighted the privilege of having a well-known nurse from Ikole Local Government and Ekiti State who lecture the students and youth present on medical approaches to menstruation. She taught not only as a professional nurse but also as a mother, teacher, and sister, addressing sensitive questions raised by the students.
He acknowledged Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley from Lagos, professional counselors who attended the event to inform and counsel attendees on menstruation, hygiene, and related issues.
Elebamnews gathered that The students learned practical skills on how to make reusable pads, led by one of the Resource persons, Mrs Ojo Joy.
“Having the counselor of Ward 2 HON, ADEDIRAN KEHINDE, who stayed with us throughout the program despite his tight schedule, was a great privilege. Additionally, the support of the former counselor of Ward 1, Hon. Sanmi Oluwatunsin, was impressive. The Team Leader added
The Youth Forum remains committed and dedicated to being good ambassadors for Ikole West LCDA. The support received from various quarters was greatly appreciated, and our community is eager for more initiatives.
There are several upcoming programs that can only materialize with the help of God and all of you.
Elebamnews reports that Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 28 to raise global awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management.
