UNIZIK Students Receive Sanitary Pads as City Boy Movement Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day
The City Boy Movement in Anambra State marked the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, by educating female students on menstrual hygiene and distributing sanitary pads. Speaking at the event, the group’s Women Leader, Adaora Soludo, stressed the importance of ending period poverty, promoting proper hygiene, and supporting girls’ education. She encouraged students to prioritise their health, confidence, and academic goals while urging society to break the stigma surrounding menstruation.
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Anambra State chapter of the City Boy Movement has commemorated the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day by sensitising female students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, on menstrual hygiene and distributing hundreds of sanitary pads to students of the institution.
The outreach programme, held on Friday at the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) main auditorium on the UNIZIK Awka campus, attracted students, lecturers, and members of the university community.
Speaking during the event, the Anambra State Women Leader of the City Boy Movement, Adaora Soludo, said the initiative was aimed at empowering young women, promoting menstrual health awareness, and addressing period poverty among female students.
Adaora, who is also the Founder of the Gloria Foundation, explained that the annual World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration seeks to tackle issues surrounding menstruation, including stigma, misinformation, and harmful practices affecting vulnerable girls and young women.
“We are delighted to be here with you today as we mark Menstrual Hygiene Day and discuss issues that concern the health, dignity, confidence, and future of young women,” she said.
According to her, menstruation should never be treated as a source of shame or embarrassment, stressing that many girls still struggle with poor access to sanitary products and proper menstrual health education.
“Some even miss classes and important activities because of menstrual challenges. This is why programmes like this are very important. We must continue to educate, encourage, and support our girls so they can live healthy, confident, and productive lives,” she added.
She further encouraged the students to prioritize personal hygiene by maintaining cleanliness, changing sanitary pads regularly, eating healthy meals, staying hydrated, and seeking medical attention whenever necessary.
“Menstrual hygiene is not only about using sanitary pads; it is also about cleanliness, self-care, confidence, and proper health education,” she noted.
Adaora also used the opportunity to inspire the female students to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams confidently.
“As young women, never underestimate yourselves. You are strong, intelligent, gifted, and capable of greatness. Society needs your ideas, your leadership, and your contributions,” she said.
She appreciated the management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University for supporting the initiative and thanked the students for their participation.
The event was attended by members of the university management, lecturers, student leaders, and students who commended the organizers for promoting menstrual health awareness and supporting the girl child.
