The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Mrs Adetola Abubakar, has launched Project S.H.E, a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting safety, hygiene, and education of the girl child.

Speaking at the launch held at the council’s multipurpose Hall, Abubakar said the project underscores her administration’s commitment to building a safe and enabling environment for young girls to thrive.

“Every girl is potentially a game-changer, a change-leader, and a world-changer. Through Project S.H.E, we will protect, empower, and educate our girls to rise and lead positive change in their schools and communities.”

According to the chairman, the Project S.H.E is anchored on three pillars: safety, which would bring about sensitization campaigns in schools and communities; Hygiene – regular health education sessions on menstrual and personal hygiene; Education – scholarships, mentorship programmes.

The council boss, referring to herself as a “senior girl-child” reaffirmed her personal commitment to the cause: “Anyone that abuses a child in Agboyi-Ketu will have me to contend with,” she warned.

She promised to provide a contact line where girls can have direct communication with her if the need arises. She announced that the council will begin monthly distribution of sanitary pads, bathing soaps, washing soaps, and tissues to girls.

Female students from various schools in the council area were given bags containing sanitary pads, bathing soaps, washing soaps, and tissues for their personal hygiene management at the event.

The launch featured health talks, including a session on “Frank Talk on Menstrual Health: Myths and Facts” delivered by Dr. Oshodi, Head of the Council’s Health Department, who educated the Mariam students on menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and personal care.

Speaking on Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi represented by Fisayo Amole, advised female students on the importance of consent, body autonomy, and open communication with parents and guardians. She also urged them to report any form of abuse to the Agency for prompt intervention.