By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
October 3, 2025(Series News Online)
The Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (TWG on GBV) in Kebbi State has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency Hajiya Zainab Nasare Kauran Gwandu, on the successful flag-off of the “Flow with Confidence” Menstrual Hygiene Programme. The initiative, launched nationwide under the Renewed Hope Initiative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, aims to empower schoolgirls by providing them with a one-year supply of sanitary pads.
The programme, which is worth ₦2.55 billion in sanitary pad procurement from local manufacturers, is being simultaneously rolled out in Borno, Cross River, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Lagos, Imo, and the FCT, with each state receiving 10,000 packs for immediate distribution. In Kebbi State, no fewer than 10,000 girls are expected to benefit, helping to reduce absenteeism and stigma associated with menstruation.
Comrade Nasiru Idris, Secretary of the TWG on GBV in Kebbi, praised Her Excellency's tireless commitment to women, children, and vulnerable persons across the state. He described the First Lady's leadership as “a beacon of hope” that continues to uplift the living standards of citizens, particularly through life-changing interventions that directly touch the grassroots.
The TWG on GBV has recorded remarkable achievements under the support of Hajiya Zainab, including sustained monthly allocations for GBV response activities, donation of a vehicle to aid the Group's operations, and strong support for the Mai Talle Tara SARC Centre, Kalgo. The centre offers free medical care, feeding, and transportation for GBV survivors. Additionally, the Group has secured over 20 rape convictions since January 2025, with more cases ongoing, and plans to expand SARC centres across all four emirate councils.
“Her Excellency has shown unwavering love and dedication to the cause of women and girls. The Flow with Confidence programme is more than a hygiene intervention—it is about restoring dignity, safeguarding education, and securing the future of our daughters,” Idris stated. During the launch, Hajiya Zainab encouraged girls to pursue education with confidence and urged parents, traditional rulers, and community leaders to rally behind efforts to end gender-based violence.
On behalf of the TWG on GBV, Comrade Idris reaffirmed the Group's loyalty and support for Her Excellency's programmes, pledging continued collaboration in advancing initiatives that improve the lives of women, children, and the vulnerable in Kebbi State.
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