Sagamu Youth Association Partners Friends of Ronzls Foundation to Empower 6,000 Girls with Free Sanitary Pads

With three-day menstrual hygiene campaign, Sagamu Youth Association in partnership with Friends of Ronzls Foundation breaks barriers, distributes 6000 free sanitary pads across 20 secondary schools.

The Sagamu Youth Association (SYA) has in a groundbreaking initiative to combat period poverty and educational inequality partnered with Friends of Ronzls Foundation to reach over 6,000 senior secondary school girls across 20 schools in Sagamu Local Government Area.

The transformative three-day outreach program, titled “Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Through Awareness,” ran from June 18-20, 2025, focusing on dismantling menstrual taboos while providing essential hygiene education and free sanitary products.

Project Chairman Comrade Teslim Bello emphasized the urgent need to address menstrual-related school absenteeism. “We cannot allow biological processes to become educational barriers. This initiative represents our commitment to ensuring every girl child has equal opportunity to pursue her academic dreams without interruption,” Bello stated.

The comprehensive program featured interactive menstrual hygiene education sessions, large-scale distribution of disposable sanitary pads, and facilitated discussions designed to eliminate period-related stigma in school communities.

Comrade Adewale Hammed Bashiru, popularly known as Honourable Prince Lahbash, who serves as the project secretary, delivered powerful messages of empowerment throughout the campaign.

“Every girl deserves to walk with confidence, attend school with dignity, and pursue her dreams without shame or limitation. This project is not just about distributing sanitary pads – it’s about restoring hope and affirming that every young woman matters,” Prince Lahbash declared during the program’s opening ceremony.

Speaking on the transformative impact of the initiative, Bukky Dumiye praised the collaborative effort between the two organizations. “This partnership represents exactly what our community needs – young people taking ownership of social challenges and working with established foundations to create lasting solutions,” Dumiye stated. “When we see 6,000 girls receiving not just sanitary pads but also education and confidence, we’re witnessing the foundation of a stronger, more equitable society being laid right here in Sagamu.”

Speaking on the final day, he added with evident passion: “When we invest in a girl’s education and wellbeing, we invest in the future of our community. These young women will become doctors, teachers, engineers, and leaders. Today, we’re not just addressing a health need – we’re building tomorrow’s Nigeria.”

Ambassador Easy, President of Sagamu Youth Association, highlighted the initiative’s core mission of promoting dignity and educational equity. “Menstruation should never determine a girl’s academic trajectory or self-worth. This outreach embodies our values of empowerment, education, and equality for all,” he explained.

Chief (Mrs.) Comrade Ola Sulaimon, founder of Friends of Ronzls Foundation, expressed profound satisfaction with the program’s reception and impact.

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“This collaboration has provided an extraordinary platform for meaningful community service. Witnessing the transformation in these girls’ confidence and understanding has been deeply rewarding,” Sulaimon reflected. “The Sagamu Youth Association’s vision and dedication to community development deserves special recognition for making this life-changing initiative possible.”

Oluwaseun Ifedayo Akande emphasized the long-term significance of addressing menstrual hygiene in educational settings. “What the Sagamu Youth Association and Friends of Ronzls Foundation have accomplished goes beyond immediate relief – they’ve opened crucial conversations about reproductive health that will benefit generations of young women,” Akande observed. “By ensuring these 6,000 girls can attend school with dignity during their menstrual cycles, we’re directly investing in their academic success and future leadership potential in our community.”

Educational administrators and teachers throughout the local government area have applauded the initiative’s comprehensive approach and measurable impact. Many have formally requested program expansion to additional schools and neighboring communities.

The initiative addresses a critical gap in reproductive health education while providing practical solutions to period poverty – a significant factor in female student absenteeism across Nigeria’s educational system.

The program’s multi-faceted approach represents a shift from temporary aid to sustainable awareness-building. By combining product distribution with education and stigma reduction, the initiative aims to create lasting behavioral change within school communities.

Local government officials have also praised the youth-led partnership as a model for addressing gender-specific educational barriers through community collaboration and resource mobilization.

The success of “Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Through Awareness” demonstrates how targeted interventions can address complex social issues while empowering young people to lead transformative change in their communities.