No fewer than 300 girls with disabilities have benefited from a menstrual hygiene support programme organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) in partnership with Plan International Nigeria, Oando Foundation, Zenith Bank Plc, and FlowVantage.
The initiative, held at State Senior Grammar School in Surulere to commemorate the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, provided beneficiaries with menstrual hygiene kits containing sanitary pads, underwear, soap, towels, wipes, and educational materials in accessible formats.
Speaking during the event, LASODA General Manager, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, said the programme was designed to reduce menstrual stigma, improve access to menstrual health information, and ensure girls with disabilities have the resources needed to manage their menstrual health with dignity.
She noted that many girls with disabilities continue to face challenges such as discrimination, inadequate information, and poor access to hygiene facilities, adding that the initiative supports their rights to health, education, and inclusion.
Oyetunde-Lawal also encouraged male students to show empathy and support for their female classmates during menstruation instead of engaging in ridicule or discrimination.
Plan International Nigeria's Director of Philanthropy, Sheila Ojei, reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to ensuring every child, regardless of disability or background, has equal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. She stressed that no girl should miss school because of menstruation.
The Founder of FlowVantage, Yeside Olayinka-Agbola, also led an interactive session where participants were taught proper menstrual hygiene practices, including the correct use and safe disposal of sanitary pads, personal hygiene, and self-care during menstruation.
The organisers said the initiative aims to promote inclusive menstrual health, improve school attendance among girls with disabilities, and create a more supportive environment for their overall well-being.
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