FG Begins Distribution of 2 Million Sanitary Towel Packs and Learning Materials to Schoolgirls; The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and educational materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu launched the initiative, known as Flow with Confidence, Keeping Every Girl in School, at the State House in Abuja on 12 October 2026. The launch was held to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child.
The programme aims to support girls’ education by providing essential menstrual hygiene products and learning materials to female pupils in public basic education schools across the country.
Materials to Be Distributed to Schoolgirls
According to the Federal Ministry of Education, beneficiaries of the initiative will receive sanitary products and educational supplies to support their health, well-being, and participation in school.
The items to be distributed include:
- Sanitary towels: To support menstrual hygiene and help girls manage their periods while attending school.
- School bags and shoes: To provide essential items that pupils need for their education.
- Exercise books and mathematics textbooks: To support classroom learning and academic activities.
- Writing materials: To help pupils participate in lessons and complete their schoolwork.
The distribution will cover public basic education schools across all 36 states and the FCT.
FG to Institutionalise the Initiative Through UBEC and AGILE
Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa said the programme would be institutionalised through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project.
The implementation arrangement is intended to support the delivery of the initiative through established education programmes and structures.
Alausa commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s focus on children and praised the First Lady for her support for girls’ education.
Minister of State for Education Addresses Menstrual Health Barriers
Minister of State for Education Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad emphasised that girls should not have to choose between continuing their education and managing their menstrual health.
Her remarks highlighted the importance of addressing menstrual hygiene challenges that can affect girls’ school attendance and participation in learning.
Providing sanitary towels alongside educational materials is intended to help address these challenges while supporting girls to remain in school.
UBEC Reaffirms Commitment to Girls’ Education
UBEC Executive Secretary Dr Aisha Garba reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to addressing barriers that prevent girls from accessing and benefiting from education.
The commission’s involvement in the initiative is part of the implementation arrangement outlined by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The ministry also called on state governments and education authorities to ensure that the materials are distributed transparently and accountably to the intended beneficiaries.
FG Calls for Transparent Distribution of Materials
The Federal Government has urged state governments and relevant education authorities to ensure that the distribution process is transparent and accountable.
The initiative covers public basic education schools in Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials earmarked for distribution.
Through the Flow with Confidence, Keeping Every Girl in School initiative, the government is seeking to address menstrual health challenges and provide essential educational supplies to girls, supporting their continued participation in basic education.
