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As part of its efforts to promote health, wellness, and education among young people, a non-governmental organisation, Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress, and Stability, organised a sensitisation program for students of Gwarinpa Secondary School to educate them on menstrual hygiene and the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.
Speaking during the event Friday, Ambassador Courage Chigere Uchechi said, the programme was designed to “promote awareness and understanding among students about menstrual health and hygiene, as well as to encourage them to adopt healthy habits and practices.”
During the programme, students were given sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, and were encouraged to speak out and seek help if they were facing any challenges related to their menstrual health.
“Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, but for everyone to share love, kindness, and compassion. It’s about being patient, persevering, and showing empathy towards one another.”
Responding, the vice-principal, GSS Gwarinpa, Bilkisu Ibrahim, applauded the Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress and Stability for organising a sensitisation programme for students on Valentine’s Day to teach them about menstrual hygiene and health.
In her remarks, the Principal commended the initiative and emphasised the importance of educating students on “these critical issues.”
She encouraged the students to feel free to discuss their menstrual health concerns with trusted individuals, assuring them that the school would provide support and care.
She said, “We appreciate the Development Initiative for Youth, Excellence, Progress and Stability for this timely programme. We will ensure that our students are well-informed and empowered to take care of their menstrual health. We encourage them to speak out and seek help whenever they need it.”
The principal’s comments underscored the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for students to discuss their health concerns, particularly those related to menstrual hygiene.
One of the students, Ajah Nneoma Faith, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn about menstrual hygiene and the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, saying “by celebrating Valentine’s Day in this way,” she hoped to make it a day to remember to love and care for oneself and those her.
Another student, Buba Theresa Tella, expressed gratitude for the ‘timely sensitisation’ programme on menstrual hygiene, sharing how it has empowered her to take pride in herself and overcome her previous struggles with shame and absenteeism.
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