The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Shade Tinubu, has launched the nationwide distribution of Flow with Confidence Menstrual Hygiene packs, a flagship initiative under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) aimed at promoting menstrual health, dignity, and confidence among schoolgirls across the country.
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“No girl should have to miss school because she cannot afford sanitary products. Some resort to unsafe alternatives, while others stay home, fall behind in their studies, and in some cases, drop out altogether. This trend must end,” she said.
Under the initiative, every state and the Federal Capital Territory will receive 10,000 menstrual hygiene packs for distribution through State First Ladies and RHI Coordinators.
Senator Tinubu personally handed over 10,000 packs to the First Lady of Gombe State for distribution to deserving girls in rural communities, with each beneficiary set to receive a one-year supply of pads.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community heads were also urged to support the drive to ensure the packs reach their intended beneficiaries.
Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, pledged to support the expansion of the initiative to reach more girls in underserved areas.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State commended the First Lady’s interventions in health, agriculture, education, and economic empowerment, describing them as life-changing.
Senator Tinubu also declared open the 1st Gombe State Health Summit, stressing that health is not just a social service but a pathway to economic prosperity, social development, and national progress.
During her two-day visit, the Emir of Akko, HRH Alhaji Umaru Muh’d Atiku, conferred on her the traditional title of Sarauniya Yakin Kumo (Queen Warrior of Kumo), in recognition of her service to humanity.