Benue SUBEB Chairman Joins National Flag-Off of 2M Sanitary Towel Packs, School Kits for Girls

The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Monday joined stakeholders at the national flag-off of the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria.
The initiative, organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, was held to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, attended the event as Special Guest of Honour.
The First Lady performed the flag-off, marking the commencement of the nationwide distribution of the sanitary towels and back-to-school materials.
The intervention aims to promote menstrual hygiene, protect the dignity and confidence of schoolgirls, and reduce barriers to school attendance and participation.
Dr. Adagba’s participation underscores Benue SUBEB’s commitment to inclusive education and the wellbeing of learners, particularly girls.
Other prominent personalities at the event included the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad; the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba; the Chairman of the UBEC Governing Board, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura; and the Education Lead at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Ian Attfield.
Representatives of education agencies and other stakeholders committed to advancing girls’ education nationwide also attended the event.