First Lady Launches Initiative for Girls' Education in Nigeria

On 12 October 2026, the Federal Government, represented by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school learning materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria. This initiative, named "Flow with confidence, keeping every Girl in School," aims to promote menstrual health, improve school attendance, and retain girls in education.

The launch coincided with the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, themed “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.” The program reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration's commitment to education, led by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. The initiative builds on a previous program that provided sanitary pads to over 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities.

Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance of this investment in the dignity and educational future of Nigerian girls, while also announcing plans for ongoing support through the Universal Basic Education Commission and the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment project.