By Shettima Afartya
A coalition of non-profit and scientific organisations has launched an advocacy campaign aimed at improving menstrual health awareness and addressing cultural stigma surrounding menstruation among schoolgirls in Adamawa State.
The initiative, organised by the FABEL Foundation for Women and Youth Development in partnership with the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Adamawa State Chapter, was held at Concordia Academy, Jimeta-Yola, on 20 June 2026 as part of activities marking World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The outreach brought together female students from ten selected private secondary schools across Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas for a series of educational and empowerment sessions focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health and personal wellbeing.
Participating schools included Concordia Academy, Noble Intellect Academy, Future Resources Academy and Ahmadu Ribadu College, among others.
Speaking during the event, the State Coordinator of OWSD Adamawa State Chapter, Dr Jamila Atiku, said the programme was designed to address persistent socio-cultural barriers and misinformation surrounding menstruation, which continue to affect girls’ education and health.
She explained that limited access to accurate reproductive health information, coupled with social stigma, often leaves many young girls unprepared to manage menstruation safely and confidently.
The programme featured sensitisation sessions, peer-learning activities and interactive engagements aimed at educating students on menstrual hygiene practices, menstrual cycle awareness and broader reproductive health issues.
Organisers said the initiative was structured to provide a safe and supportive environment where students could ask questions, share experiences and receive scientifically accurate information about menstrual health.
As part of the intervention, all participating students received sanitary dignity packages containing essential hygiene products. The organisers said the support was aimed at helping girls manage menstruation effectively while promoting school attendance, confidence and dignity.
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the FABEL Foundation, Hajiya Fatima Usman Belel, said menstruation should never become a barrier to education or personal development.
“At the FABEL Foundation, we believe that no girl should be held back because of her period. Menstruation is a natural and healthy biological process, yet it remains surrounded by unnecessary silence and stigma in many communities. Together with OWSD and our partners, we remain committed to promoting menstrual health awareness, ending period stigma and creating supportive environments where every girl can thrive,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the participating students, Hamida Aliyu of Ahmadu Ribadu College expressed appreciation to the organisers, saying the programme provided important health information that is often not sufficiently discussed in conventional classroom settings.
The Zonal Coordinator of the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Dr Amina Mohammed Kabiru, said expanding access to accurate scientific knowledge on menstrual health is essential to advancing girls’ education, promoting gender equality and improving long-term health outcomes for young women.
She added that OWSD remains committed to supporting initiatives that empower women and girls through science, education and evidence-based knowledge.
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