Rotary Club inaugurates sanitation, climate projects at Abuja school

The Rotary Club of Abuja Gwarinpa Central has commissioned a soakaway system, planted trees and distributed sanitary pads to pupils of LEA Primary School, Gwarinpa, Abuja, as part of efforts to improve sanitation, environmental sustainability and menstrual hygiene.

The projects were inaugurated on Friday at the school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking during the event, the President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Gwarinpa Central, Rtn. Ama Umoren, said the interventions were designed to address sanitation, environmental and menstrual hygiene needs within the school community.

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She said the soakaway system would contribute to a cleaner and healthier learning environment, while the tree-planting exercise would promote environmental sustainability.

Umoren added that the distribution of sanitary pads was intended to support female pupils who face challenges accessing menstrual hygiene products.

“The soakaway system is more than a physical structure. It is an investment in public health, dignity and a cleaner learning environment for pupils and teachers,” she said.

She noted that access to menstrual hygiene products remains a challenge for many girls.

“Too many girls miss school or face unnecessary challenges because they lack access to menstrual hygiene products,” she added.

The Head Teacher of LEA Primary School, Gwarinpa, Mrs Aishatu Mewada, said the intervention would benefit many pupils, especially girls who struggle to access sanitary pads.

“From time to time, some of the girls come to my office and ask for help. Sometimes I buy sanitary pads and keep them in my office so that when they come, I can give them,” she said.

Mewada said the tree-planting initiative would also improve the learning environment, especially during periods of extreme heat.

“The pupils can hardly learn when the temperature is too high because the heat from the sun is too much,” she said.

“With more trees and a greener environment, pupils can learn comfortably because the trees help reduce the effect of the sun.”

She further appealed for support to address the shortage of classroom furniture in the school.

“We are in need of chairs and desks. If there is any way assistance can come to the school, we will be grateful,” she said.

Representing the District Governor, Dame Princess Joy Nky Okoro, the Assistant Governor, Rotn. Olajumoke Ekeinde, said the projects addressed critical needs within the school community.

She said the soakaway system would improve sanitation and hygiene, while the tree-planting exercise would contribute to environmental protection.

“The soakaway system supports sanitation and hygiene, helping to create a healthier and cleaner learning environment for pupils and staff,” she said.

Ekeinde added that the distribution of sanitary pads would promote the wellbeing and confidence of female pupils.

The Head Boy of the school, Onuigbo Chinonso, thanked the Rotary Club for the interventions and pledged that pupils would take care of the trees and facilities provided.

“We will take care of the trees and make sure they grow well. We will also help protect the facilities so other pupils can benefit from them,” he said.

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