First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in her message for International Menstrual Hygiene Day, called on stakeholders across all sectors to unite in the fight against period poverty and menstrual stigma, emphasizing that no girl should be denied education or dignity because of menstruation. Aligning with the theme Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld#, she advocated for improved access to clean water, sanitary products, and hygiene education, especially in schools and rural areas, while urging early education about menstruation within families and communities to break taboos. She called for stronger collaboration among government, civil society, schools, and the private sector to make menstrual products affordable and accessible. Through her Renewed Hope Initiative, she has integrated menstrual hygiene support into girl empowerment programs, underscoring that achieving menstrual equity requires collective and sustained national effort.
The Nation, Thursday, May 29, 2025, pg.37
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