No fewer than 150 female students of Government Secondary School, Township, Jos, have benefited from the Hygiene Hub for Girls (HHG) project, an initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene and ending period poverty among schoolgirls.
The project, spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Jos in collaboration with PAG Marlvis Olubiyi of the Rotary Club of Brampton, Canada, seeks to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and ensure no girl misses school due to lack of access to sanitary products.
Speaking during the distribution event on Thursday in Jos, Mr Frank Igboanugo, President of the Rotary Club of Jos, said the initiative would help adolescent girls maintain proper hygiene and good health during their menstrual cycles.
“To support these girls, we brought disposable sanitary towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hairbrushes,” Igboanugo said, noting that a menstrual hygiene coach was also engaged to educate the girls on safe and healthy sanitary practices.
He encouraged the students to pay close attention during the training and apply the lessons to manage their hygiene with confidence and dignity.
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The Principal of the school, Mr John Bulus, commended the Rotary clubs for what he described as a “material and knowledge-based intervention” for the girl-child, particularly in a context where access to menstrual care products remains limited.
“This initiative goes beyond distribution—it empowers our girls with vital knowledge,” he added.
A junior student who spoke expressed relief and appreciation for the programme, saying it had boosted her confidence and eased her anxieties about menstruation.
The Head Girl, Miss Favour David, also lauded the club for the timely intervention.
“Access to sanitary pads is a real challenge for many girls. This initiative is a commendable step toward ensuring menstrual dignity and academic continuity,” she said.
“The lessons we learnt today will stay with us for life.”
The Hygiene Hub for Girls (HHG) project is one of several efforts by civil society and development organisations to promote menstrual health management in schools and reduce gender-based educational barriers.