AHF is actually donating 1,000,000 pads to Nigeria and two other African countries namely Zambia and Uganda. AHF started its operations in Nigeria in 2011 however, it has been operating in other countries of Africa.
Mr Aborisade acknowledges the fact that it was only recently that he got to know about the various challenges that young girls go through on a regular basis for their menstrual periods because a lot of them are unable to afford sanitary pads. he cited and example of a young in Benue State who because she couldn't afford sanitary pad went ahead to make use of cotton wool for her period and the cotton wool got stocked in her vagina. oh yes! you guessed right..... she was in excruciating pains and had to be operated on. some girls out there can not even afford cotton wool and you will be amazed at what they use for their menstruation.
Mr Aborisade further explains that these pads will be shared among six states in Nigeria which are, Benue, Anambra, FCT, Kogi and Cross River States respectively. AHF i believe, is using this gesture to admonish the Nigerian government to do something for these young girls who stay out of school during their menstrual periods because they can not afford menstrual hygiene products.
If you have been reading this blog you will know that i strongly believe that our government can make sanitary pads available for free in public secondary schools especially. this will ensure that these young girls complete their education and can achieve something worthwhile in life. we should always have in mind that these young girls are the mothers of tomorrow and if they do no get educated, then you can imagine what the future of our generation will be like.
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