Prestige Elite Club Takes Menstrual Health Campaign to Festac Schools
… Distributes Sanitary Pads to Female Students
The initiative, organised in partnership with Festac Grammar School Class of 1998 Alumni Association, seeks to promote menstrual hygiene, empower adolescent girls and break the stigma surrounding menstruation.
Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria has extended its PAD a Girl Initiative to Festac Senior and Junior Grammar Schools in Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, as part of efforts to promote menstrual health awareness and empower the girl child.
The initiative, which featured the distribution of sanitary pads to female students, also provided an opportunity for the beneficiaries to receive practical health education on menstrual hygiene, personal care and the importance of maintaining good health during their monthly menstrual cycle.
The event, held at Festac Senior Grammar School, attracted representatives of the school management, executives and members of Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria, alongside members of the Festac Grammar School Class of 1998 Alumni Association.
Among those present were the President of Prestige Elite Club, Mr Anthony Ehidiamen Ukun; the Vice President, Ms Maureen Anyanwu; Ms Mamman Raji, who represented the school principal; and Gbenga Oladiran, President of the Class of 1998 Alumni Association.
The programme commenced with an opening prayer by the school’s Head Girl, Ms Olamide Saka, who also led the recitation of the Nigerian National Anthem.
In her opening address, the Vice President of Prestige Elite Club, Ms Maureen Anyanwu, who read the President’s speech, explained that the PAD a Girl Initiative was established to address the challenges confronting adolescent girls, particularly the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and adequate information about their reproductive health.
Speaking under the theme, “Menstrual Health: Empowering Girls, Breaking Barriers,” the club emphasised that menstruation should never become an obstacle to girls’ education, confidence, dignity or personal development.
The address further highlighted the club’s commitment to reaching schools across Lagos State with menstrual health education, sanitary products and relevant information to help young girls navigate their formative adolescent years with confidence.
A major highlight of the programme was a health education session delivered by Ms Elizabeth Wonah of She Spark, a non-governmental organisation.
During the session, Wonah educated the students on the menstrual cycle, proper sanitary pad usage, personal hygiene and preventive measures against infections during menstruation.
She also addressed common misconceptions surrounding menstruation and encouraged the students to adopt healthy practices, maintain proper hygiene and seek appropriate assistance whenever they experience unusual symptoms or health concerns during their menstrual periods.
In his remarks, the President of Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria, Mr Anthony Ehidiamen Ukun, expressed appreciation to the school authorities, members of the 1998 Alumni Association and other stakeholders for supporting the initiative.
He noted that the programme was part of the club’s broader commitment to improving the welfare and development of young girls through education, awareness and community-based interventions.
Ukun said the distribution of sanitary pads to female students of both the senior and junior sections of the institution was intended to make menstrual hygiene products more accessible while reinforcing the importance of informed personal healthcare practices.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would open a new chapter for the beneficiaries by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence required to understand their bodies and manage their menstrual cycles responsibly.
Responding, Ms Mamman Raji, who represented the principal of Festac Senior Grammar School, commended Prestige Elite Club for its intervention and described the donation and health education programme as a valuable contribution to the wellbeing of the female students.
She encouraged the club to sustain its commitment to supporting schools and young people through similar initiatives in the future.
Also speaking, Gbenga Oladiran, President of the Festac Grammar School Class of 1998 Alumni Association, appreciated Prestige Elite Club for partnering with the alumni association to bring the initiative to their alma mater.
He particularly commended the club for the donation of sanitary pads to female students of both schools and expressed the association’s readiness to explore further areas of collaboration aimed at positively impacting the institution.
The PAD a Girl Initiative forms part of Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to promote the dignity, health and empowerment of the girl child, particularly during the critical adolescent years.
Through its collaboration with schools, alumni associations and relevant organisations, the club hopes to reach more female students across Lagos State, ensuring that access to menstrual hygiene products and accurate health information does not become a barrier to education and personal development
