By Emmanuel Kwada

In a significant humanitarian effort, the Ubola Rural Community Foundation (URCF), with support from the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), successfully distributed dignity kits to approximately 600 students in Adamawa State. The initiative, aimed at enhancing hygiene and well-being among school children, took place today at the Government Day Secondary School in Karewa.

The dignity kits, which cater to both boys and girls, include essential items such as sanitary pads, hair cream, sanitary towels, underwear, and mats. These provisions are designed not only to improve hygiene standards but also to instill a sense of dignity among the students as they pursue their education.

Pharmacist Musa Dauda Etubi, the Executive Chairman of URCF, emphasized the foundation’s ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of students, women, and the broader community. Etubi noted that the distribution of these kits serves as a catalyst for economic empowerment, creating a positive impact in the lives of the beneficiaries.

An equality wins program, awareness campaign, and distribution are core humanitarian interventions the commission encourages

The Adamawa State government received the dignity kits from the NEDC, which collaborated with URCF for the distribution. Praising the initiative, a government representative stated, “An equality wins program, awareness campaign, and distribution are core humanitarian interventions the commission encourages.”

Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, who flagged off the distribution, characterized the initiative as a meaningful gesture that symbolizes hope and care for the targeted beneficiaries. In her speech, delivered by Chief Mrs. Wunfe Anthony, Commissioner for Transport, she acknowledged the challenges faced by the people while reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting and promoting the rights and dignity of vulnerable citizens, particularly women and girls.

The Deputy Governor called for collective efforts to foster a community where dignity is viewed as a fundamental right rather than a privilege. She commended both NEDC and URCF for their vital role in implementing such an impactful project, advocating for its sustainable continuation.

Dr. Fatima Babari, Assistant General Manager for Health at the NEDC, reiterated the commission’s dedication to the health and well-being of society. She underscored that this project also serves as an avenue for economic empowerment for the beneficiaries.

A dedicated budget line within the state to support the expansion of this vital initiative

Dr. Omede Ogu, Technical Assistant Lead at URCF, shed light on the project’s inception, explaining its focus on restoring dignity and hope among communities affected by the insurgency in the northeast region. He called for a dedicated budget line within the state to support the expansion of this vital initiative.

In a closing remark, Fadimatu Bello appreciated the donors for their gender sensitivity, acknowledging that sanitary is very useful especially to girls.

The highlight of the  intervention is the decorations of a boy and girl as goodwill ambassadors for the promotion and propagation of the message of dignity kits beyond their places of learning including social groups.

The dignity kits contains sanitary pads, hair cream, sanitary towel, under wears, mats among others aimed at bringing dignity to the vulnerable.