By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
The Rotary Club of Abuja Asokoro Diamond, during the week distributes sanitary pads to not fewer than 100 girls in FCT and counselled them on menstrual cycle and how to curb unwanted pregnancy.
The President of the Rotary Club, Rtn. Adeleke Shola Ayanronke said the initiative was part of the activities to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, adding that it was also an opportunity to educate them on ways to deal with negative peer pressure, live and maintain a hygienic lifestyle that will keep them away from diseases.
Ayanronke said to make this year's celebration more impactful, the Rotary Club also organized life transforming programs such as Debate & Spelling Bees, Skill Acquisition training, Gratitude Circle Game and others to help boost the confidence of the girl child in realizing their uniqueness and how amazing and powerful they can become if they acknowledge and activate the great potentials in them.
Also speaking, the Community Services/Project Chair of the Rotary Club, Rtn. Adeleke Stephen Adedapo advised parents to prioritize their girl child, care for their needs and guide them where necessary. He said " It's not enough to provide for them materially, their emotional and psychological needs should also not be overlooked ".
In the same vein, the Assistant Governor of the Club, Rtn. Abosede Modupe (Major Donor) lectured the students on how to handle their case whenever they are abused, they should speak out and not die in silence and as much as possible always keep away from abusive relationship.
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