Emeka Moses
NGO: Blossomflow Empowerment Foundation proudly applauds the recent announcement of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to distribute 370,000 disposable sanitary pads to secondary school girls across the country through the “Flow with Confidence” initiative.
As a leading not-for-profit organization working to end period poverty in Nigeria, Blossomflow sees this federal-level intervention as a major milestone in menstrual health advocacy and a powerful alignment with its long-standing campaign: #BeHerPeace.
According to the First Lady, each of the 36 states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will receive 10,000 cartons of disposable sanitary pads, with distribution efforts coordinated by the wives of state governors. The initiative aims to ensure that menstruation does not hinder school attendance or confidence for adolescent girls.
Mrs. Joan Faluyi, Founder/CEO of Blossomflow Empowerment Foundation, said, “This is more than a policy—it is validation. Our foundation has been on the frontlines, distributing sanitary pads and advocating menstrual health in schools and underserved communities. We are thrilled to see our vision supported and echoed at the national level.”
“Blossomflow’s work includes school outreach programs, menstrual education for neurodivergent girls, reusable pad distribution, and language-inclusive campaigns such as PeriodInDialects.org. The foundation has reached thousands of girls across Nigeria and has consistently called for structured government intervention in addressing period poverty”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s announcement also included the rollout of environmental programs such as the formation of climate change clubs in secondary schools and universities, a move Blossomflow believes adds a holistic and forward-thinking dimension to menstrual and environmental health education.
Mrs. Faluyi said, “This is a remarkable step forward. We are excited to partner, support, and ensure that this initiative reaches every girl it intends to serve. We remain committed to promoting dignity, education, and health for all Nigerian girls.”
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