Pads

By Polycarp Auta

An NGO, Mission 21, has trained 54 women and girls in Plateau State on the production of reusable menstrual pads.

Dr Yakubu Joseph, Country Director of Mission 21, speaking at the closing of the exercise in Jos, the initiative targeted grassroots women and girls within the reproductive age bracket.

Joseph said the training, which aimed to promote menstrual hygiene management, education, and empowerment, was organised in collaboration with several partners, including Life Line Compassionate Global Initiative (LCGI) and the Plateau Youth Council (PYC).

“We hope that the participants will utilise this knowledge to improve their personal hygiene and that of others in their communities,” he said.

The training facilitator, Mrs Bridget Dalkyes, advised the beneficiaries to take their menstrual hygiene seriously and sensitise others in their communities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each participant received a cash award of N20,000 and other items.

NAN also recalls that the organisation had earlier this year trained over 80 women and young girls in the production of sanitary pad.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru