By: Gbadebo Oladimeji Emmanuel
The Director of Gender, Students Union Government, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Com. Azeez Mariam, today the 4th of July, 2024 organized a one day, sensitization and Pad a Female Student Initiative for students of the institution. The event was held at 250 Capacity Hall, Middle Belt, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

The event which was aimed to improve female students hygiene commenced at exactly noon with an opening prayer led by a Muslim representative. The first 50 attendees received a branded jotter as a token of appreciation for their punctuality.

The anchor welcomed the Director of Gender, who delivered an inspiring opening speech where she encouraged the female students to prioritize positive self-menstrual hygiene. She admonished them to be attentive, and have an open mind during the seminar.
Attendees were engaged in a fun riddle game before the first teaching session led by the Guest Speaker, Miss Favor Ayomide Peter who emphasized on how a female child have a stronger immune system than men, how a female child has a better memory, how women have chances of surviving from traumatic injuries than men and also that a gene of a child intelligence is always from their mother. She also talked about the effect of medicine ladies take to suppress the pain that comes with their menstruation and what happens to them If they do not maintain proper hygiene during their menstrual cycle, she also advise to put on comfortable clothes when menstruating and demonstrated how to properly apply pad.
During the session, the Dean Students Affair, Mr Makinde John offered words of advice on proper absorbent and dressing disposal. A short music interlude followed, creating a lively atmosphere before the next seminar that saw Dr. Olajide Taiwo, the Admission Officer of the institution spoke on ethical standards for building positive body image.
Ladies of 250 attendees were empowered with complimentary sanitary pads, educated on menstrual hygiene and body positivity at the engaging seminar.
The event concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks by the Director of Gender, Com. Mariam as she expressed gratitude to all attendees and contributors. The event was graced by the Dean Students Affair, Mr. Makinde John, the Admission Officer, Dr. Olajide Taiwo, the SUG President, Com. Oyekan Tobiloba and other executive members of the Union.