From July 15th to 17th, two young changemakers, Oluwadamilare James Adepoju and Sunday Chinedu Marvellous, will lead a grassroots hygiene campaign across Zaria, Kaduna State. The three-day outreach is designed to address urgent health gaps in underserved communities by distributing hygiene products, promoting personal care education, and restoring dignity to girls and families often left behind in public health conversations.

The campaign will be held in three strategic locations: G.J.S. Jama’ Zago, Kwangila (Day) beside MTO, and Graceland Zaria. At each stop, residents will receive sanitary pads, basic toiletries, and printed materials focused on health education. Volunteers will also engage in one-on-one discussions and group sessions to reinforce practical hygiene practices that can help prevent everyday illnesses.

Speaking ahead of the event, Oluwadamilare Adepoju explained why this campaign is personal. As a public health advocate, he has seen firsthand how simple habits and low-cost items can drastically improve the well-being of a community. “Many families are battling preventable diseases simply because they lack information or access to basic hygiene products. We want to change that by being present, listening, and providing immediate help,” he said.

The initiative is especially focused on breaking the silence around menstrual hygiene, a subject still heavily stigmatised in many parts of Nigeria. By offering free sanitary pads and opening the conversation, the campaign aims to ensure that no girl in Zaria has to miss school or suffer in silence due to a lack of knowledge or resources.

Sunday Chinedu Marvellous, who leads Aspire Leaders Network Foundation and co-sponsors the campaign, stressed the need for long-term impact. “This campaign is not about doing something once and disappearing. It is about building trust in these communities and giving them tools they can continue using. We are planting seeds for lasting change,” he said.

The outreach team will include health volunteers, educators, and youth leaders who understand the local culture and language. This helps ensure that messages are clearly communicated and that community members feel seen and respected. The educational approach will be practical, respectful, and designed to empower people to take better care of themselves and their families.

“We want this to be more than a visit. We want it to be the start of a new mindset,” Adepoju added. “It is possible to prevent disease, protect young girls, and build healthier communities when people have the right knowledge and feel supported.”

In a region where health challenges are often compounded by poverty and limited infrastructure, this campaign offers a hopeful and practical step forward. Oluwadamilare Adepoju and Sunday Marvellous are demonstrating what is possible when compassion and leadership meet at the community level.