By Anan Geolengs
Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have urged stronger collaboration to support girls with menstrual hygiene, access to sanitary products, and accurate education.
They spoke in Keffi during a 2026 Menstrual Health, Stigma and Hygiene Campaign organized by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria.
The event focused on breaking menstrual stigma and promoting safe, clean facilities and free or affordable sanitary products.
Organizers noted that nearly 1.8–2 billion people menstruate globally, with about 500 million experiencing period poverty.
Safiya Ibrahim Yahuza, Gender and Human Rights Focal Person at the Nasarawa State AIDS Control Agency (NASACA), urged girls to learn from others and understand the challenges around menstrual hygiene.
“Hygiene is necessary for young girls at all times,” she said. “You must also learn to keep yourselves clean during your period.”
She praised AHF for reaching students who were learning about menstruation and menstrual hygiene for the first time, including how to manage cramps and correct misconceptions. She called for continued awareness campaigns in more schools.
Halima Aliyu Omaku, Gender Focal Person at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Humanitarian Services, described the campaign as timely and impactful.
“It is a privilege to be part of this program. It provides enlightenment on issues many people still struggle to discuss openly,” she said.
“We have a lot of work to do in changing harmful norms and perceptions around menstruation.”
Omaku stressed that change starts at the individual level and urged participants to become advocates in their communities. She also called for educating boys so they can support girls.
“You are lucky to have this opportunity. In our time, we didn’t. Use it to achieve what’s best for you,” she told the girls. She pledged to replicate the knowledge through step-down trainings in the ministry and at the grassroots level.
Angelina A. Kigbu of the Ministry of Education, Area Quality Evaluation Department, welcomed the initiative but said the government needs to do more.
“Girls should be taught how to produce reusable pads because they are cheaper and more sustainable,” she said.
“This knowledge would promote menstrual hygiene and provide a cost-effective solution, especially in underserved communities.”
She added that the Education Area Office in Keffi plans to start a club to train girls in making disposable and reusable pads so they can teach others.
Also, Deborah Samuel Mamman of AHF Nigeria gave practical hygiene tips:
1. Change pads every 6 to 8 hours.
2. Wash your hands before and after handling menstrual products.
3. Wash from front to back.
On his part, Dr. Sunday A. Emmanuel, a ART clinician at AHF Nigeria, said the campaign helps address misconceptions and equip young people with accurate information.
He called on the government to partner with groups like AHF to sustain campaigns through media, meetings, and community outreach.
Also students said the session filled gaps in their knowledge.
Victoria Samson, 15, an SS1 student, said she learned how to stay clean and avoid reusing sanitary pads.
“Many students lack basic knowledge on how to manage menstruation when it begins,” she said.
She urged the government to provide toilets and sanitary pads in schools.
Catherine Ogogi, 16, SS1B, said she learned about reusable pads, proper disposal, and how often to change pads. She called for more awareness campaigns, free emergency pads in schools, and efforts to address menstrual myths.
Stakeholders agreed that scaling up awareness, skills training, and government support are key to reducing stigma and improving menstrual health for girls in Nasarawa State.
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