Nigeria flags off distribution of two million sanitary towel packs to schoolgirls
Nigeria’s federal government flagged off a nationwide programme to distribute two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to girls in public basic-education schools. The First Lady launched the intervention at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on 12 October, according to the Federal Ministry of Information.
Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launched the distribution of two million sanitary towel packs and learning materials for girls in public basic-education schools at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on 12 October. The Federal Ministry of Information said the programme covers all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The announcement also described a separate first phase of UBEC retention support: 100,000 learners are planned to receive ₦20,000 each under a ₦2bn allocation. That grant plan is distinct from the two million sanitary towel packs. The ministry said UBEC would make annual budget provision for sanitary products.
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Nigeria flags off distribution of two million sanitary towel packs to schoolgirls
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Nationwide programme flag-off
This record describes only the event and scope reported by the official source.
Methodology
Two million packs are the announced distribution target; the learner grant is a separate UBEC plan.
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Sanitary-pack distribution target
Announced target for girls in public basic-education schools.
| Sanitary towel packs | 2000000 | Distribution flagged off |
Methodology
Two million packs is the announced distribution quantity; full delivery was not reported.
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UBEC retention-support first phase
A separate programme target from the sanitary-pack distribution.
| First-phase target | 100000 | Planned |
Methodology
This is a planned beneficiary target stated by the source.
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UBEC planned grant per learner
Per-learner amount; total allocation is separately planned.
| Planned grant per learner | 20000 | Planned |
Methodology
Amount stated for UBEC retention support; not a completed payment.
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- EducationSuggested
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- Nigeria · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: RegionalEvidence
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