The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Saki West State Constituency, Hon. Salaudeen Kabir, has distributed 500 sanitary pads to female students in four secondary schools across Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State under an initiative organised by Hon. Omoniyi Afeez, popularly known as OXYGEN.
The distribution was part of activities marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child and was aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene, protecting the dignity of adolescent girls and supporting their health and general well-being.
The benefiting schools are Asabari Grammar School, Saki; Community Secondary School, Ayekale; Baptist High School, Saki; and Ansar-Ud-Deen High School, Saki.
A statement signed by Kabir said the initiative was designed to promote the dignity, health and welfare of girls across Saki West, while encouraging access to essential menstrual hygiene products.
Kabir reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote girl-child education, menstrual hygiene and the overall well-being of young girls.
He also commended Afeez, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District at the South-West Youth Parliament, and Mo’Unique Adebisi Hamzat for their thoughtfulness and dedication to youth development and girl-child welfare.
He described the initiative as timely and impactful, noting the importance of supporting programmes that address the needs of young girls and promote their participation in education.
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11 to highlight girls’ rights and draw attention to challenges affecting their development, including access to education, healthcare and protection from harmful practices.
