Katsina First Lady Advocates for Girls' Education Support

On Tuesday, Katsina State First Lady Zulaihat Radda stated that menstruation should not disrupt girls' education, particularly in rural communities where many girls miss school due to a lack of access to sanitary products. She announced efforts to promote menstrual hygiene and support girls' education, including the distribution of sanitary pads to 10,000 schoolgirls in the state.

This initiative is part of a nationwide program led by Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, targeting a total of 370,000 beneficiaries. Radda highlighted the importance of ensuring that no girl in Katsina misses class due to menstruation, asserting that every girl deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

She urged local government authorities and community leaders to ensure transparent distribution of resources and called on corporate organizations and individuals to support the initiative. Musa Funtua, the Commissioner for Health, and Jamila Adam from the Nigerian Medical Women Association also addressed the challenges faced by schoolgirls, including stigma and limited access to sanitary products.