Renewed Hope Agenda: Osun First Lady Distributes 10, 000 Sanitary Pad To Schoolgirls

The Osun State First Lady, Chief Titilola Adeleke, on Monday distributed 10,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the state as part of the interventions under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu aimed at empowering schoolgirls with improved menstrual hygiene, dignity, and confidence.

The distribution, which was held at Ataoja School of Science, Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, had in attendance schoolgirls across the state.

Speaking at the event, the Osun First Lady disclosed that Senator Tinubu, under the renewed hope initiative, launched “Flow with confidence”, a vital menstrual health intervention designed to empower school girls by promoting knowledge, dignity and confidence through improved menstrual hygiene.

She added that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve girls’ health, reduce school absenteeism, and empower young females with essential hygiene resources.

According to her, “No girl has to miss school because of her inability to afford sanitary pads. It is unacceptable that our girls continue to face significant challenges during their menstrual cycle, especially those in rural communities who miss school days every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.

“All states and federal capital territory will receive 10,000 packs each through the state First Lady and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) coordinators. To support our girls in rural communities and those who are unable to afford sanitary pads. I will be handing over 10,000 packs of disposable sanitary pads to the First Lady of Osun State to distribute to 10,000 deserving girls in rural areas across the state. Each beneficiary will receive one year’s supply of the pads.”

She urged the schoolgirls to make the most of the sanitary pad and warned against selling them.

Speaking, Osun State’s Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, praised Chief Mrs. Adeleke’s dedication to children’s welfare, describing her as “a loving mother, very passionate about children.”

He highlighted the state’s educational achievements, noting Osun’s top rank in national and international competitions, and credited students’ efforts for the governor’s successes.

“Through your efforts, we’re doing wonders in education,” Eluwole said, announcing that he would be honored as Nigeria’s best Commissioner for Education in Abuja before December 2, 2025.

Mrs. Lola Adewale, Director of Gender at the Osun State Ministry of Women Affairs, echoed the appreciation, extending thanks to Senator Tinubu for prioritizing the girl child.

“This initiative is welcome to ensure that no girl child is left behind,” she said, commending Chief Mrs. Adeleke’s passion for vulnerable groups and Governor Ademola Adeleke’s support as a “gender-friendly governor.”

The “Flow with Confidence” program aligns with broader national efforts under the Renewed Hope Initiative to enhance health and educational outcomes for Nigerian youth, particularly girls in rural settings.