By Chioma Nkama
As part of activities marking the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Imo State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) visited Casita Maria Secondary School, Emekuku, where it organized a sensitization programme on menstrual hygiene management for female students.
Addressing the students, the Chairperson of Imo NAWOJ, Mrs. Chizoba Opara, explained that World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 28 but that this year's event was held later due to public holidays. She educated the girls on menstruation, describing it as a natural biological process experienced by women and emphasizing the importance of proper menstrual hygiene to prevent infections and other health complications.
Mrs. Opara encouraged the students to approach menstruation with confidence and dignity, urging them to seek accurate information from parents, teachers, and health professionals whenever they have questions concerning their reproductive health.
Speaking as the guest lecturer, Dr. Uche Obi highlighted the importance of maintaining proper hygiene during menstruation, including the regular changing of sanitary pads, proper disposal of used pads, and personal cleanliness.
Dr. Obi also called on government agencies, non-governmental organizations, corporate bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to partner with schools in providing sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene materials, particularly for students from less privileged backgrounds.
According to her, inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products remains a major challenge for many schoolgirls, often affecting their health, self-esteem, school attendance, and academic performance.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Aringamje Clara, speaking on behalf of the school principal, expressed appreciation to the NAWOJ delegation for the impactful visit and the knowledge shared with the students. She described the programme as timely and beneficial, noting that it would help the girls better understand and manage their menstrual health.
The event featured an interactive session during which students asked questions and received practical guidance on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. Sanitary pads were also distributed to the students as part of the association's commitment to promoting menstrual health and supporting young girls in their educational journey.
As part of activities marking the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Imo State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) visited Casita Maria Secondary School, Emekuku, where it organized a sensitization programme on menstrual hygiene management for female students.
Addressing the students, the Chairperson of Imo NAWOJ, Mrs. Chizoba Opara, explained that World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 28 but that this year's event was held later due to public holidays. She educated the girls on menstruation, describing it as a natural biological process experienced by women and emphasizing the importance of proper menstrual hygiene to prevent infections and other health complications.
Mrs. Opara encouraged the students to approach menstruation with confidence and dignity, urging them to seek accurate information from parents, teachers, and health professionals whenever they have questions concerning their reproductive health.
Speaking as the guest lecturer, Dr. Uche Obi highlighted the importance of maintaining proper hygiene during menstruation, including the regular changing of sanitary pads, proper disposal of used pads, and personal cleanliness.
Dr. Obi also called on government agencies, non-governmental organizations, corporate bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to partner with schools in providing sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene materials, particularly for students from less privileged backgrounds.
According to her, inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products remains a major challenge for many schoolgirls, often affecting their health, self-esteem, school attendance, and academic performance.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Aringamje Clara, speaking on behalf of the school principal, expressed appreciation to the NAWOJ delegation for the impactful visit and the knowledge shared with the students. She described the programme as timely and beneficial, noting that it would help the girls better understand and manage their menstrual health.
The event featured an interactive session during which students asked questions and received practical guidance on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. Sanitary pads were also distributed to the students as part of the association's commitment to promoting menstrual health and supporting young girls in their educational journey.
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