Health

WOMEN of Wisdom Empowerment Programme (WOWEP), a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) on Wednesday sensitised female students of EUBA Senior Secondary School, Mushin, Lagos State
on sexual, reproductive health.

Mrs Temidayo Adeyanju, the Ministry Administrator, WOWEP, told the students that sexual and reproductive
health entail the complete state of wellbeing of women, including their mental, social and emotional aspects.

She explained that women who are in their complete state of wellbeing are supposed to take care of themselves, maintain good and clean hygiene.

She said that the sensitisation was to make the students know about their sexual and reproductive health, including family planning and menstruation.

Adeyanju added that the students would also know when their rights are violated, when to seek and get help if they see or hear anything of any girl being violated, sexually harassed or exploited.

She said that the sensitisation programme was in partnership with Women’s Right and Health Project (WRAHP), funded by Global Affairs Canada and Action Aid Nigeria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each student got a pack of sanitary pad, antiseptic soaps, toothbrush and toothpaste.

A student, Ms Fadekemi Kayode, said that the programme was an eye opener for her as she had gotten some background information about sexual and reproductive health.

Kayode said that she now knew who to reach out to in case of anything.

She was of the opinion that it was a good initiative as more knowledge and information had been gained.

Another student, Boluwatife Ajayi, said it was the first time she was hearing about reproductive health.

Ajayi said that the programme was an insightful one and had made her to know about menstruation hygiene.

She thanked the NGO for bringing the sensitisation to them.

She was also of the opinion that if such programme was being carried out at such a tender age to female students,
the future of many girls would be secure. (NAN)

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