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Ilimi Children’s Fund Trains 50 FCT Schoolgirls on Reproductive Health, Financial Literacy

by Radarr Africa

The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with development organisation WRTHY, has trained 50 adolescent girls from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on sexual and reproductive health as well as financial literacy. The training was part of ICF’s ‘Teach Her to Reach Her’ initiative, a programme aimed at empowering young girls with knowledge and life skills to improve their futures.

Programme Coordinator, Ms Tovia Muo, said in a statement that the event formed a key part of the organisation’s Training, Advocacy, Research, and Mentorship (TARM) project. The beneficiaries, selected from 10 public secondary schools across the FCT, were engaged in a one-day workshop that focused on promoting bodily autonomy, financial independence, and informed decision-making.

“We organised the training to address common misconceptions about reproductive health and to help the girls understand their rights, menstrual cycles, consent, and where to find support,” Muo explained.

She added that aside from sexual and reproductive health education, the participants received hands-on lessons on financial topics such as saving, setting goals, and managing money effectively — all aimed at encouraging early financial independence.

“The ‘Teach Her to Reach Her’ programme is only the beginning,” Muo stated. “With many adolescent girls still lacking access to accurate information, mentorship, and safe learning spaces, ICF is calling on development partners, government institutions, media, and donors to help expand this initiative. When we invest in girls, we multiply impact. We build stronger families, healthier communities, and a brighter future for all.”

The ICF also praised its partners for their support. WRTHY played a central role in connecting the programme to experienced facilitators, while the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) delivered age-appropriate, rights-based education on sexual and reproductive health. The EDC Alumni Network facilitated a practical financial literacy session that aimed to boost the confidence of the participants.

The FCT Secondary Education Board also endorsed the programme, providing the institutional backing necessary for its implementation in schools.

Facilitators at the event included Esesua Adeyemi, founder of JustAskSaisy Enterprise, who spoke passionately about self-discovery and personal agency. “We are raising girls who will not just ask for a seat at the table. They will build theirs. Every girl we reach now knows that her voice, her choices, and her future matter,” Adeyemi declared.

Another facilitator, Dr Kelechi Anyikude of WRTHY, said the programme goes beyond a one-day engagement. “The impact of this programme goes beyond the day. It fosters lasting connections, encourages self-belief, and sparks a movement of informed, capable, and empowered young women,” he said.

Anyikude also stressed that education and mentorship are critical in shaping brighter futures, noting his personal commitment to empowering young girls to reach their full potential.

The Ilimi Children’s Fund, a non-profit focused on education, entrepreneurship, and advocacy for girls and communities, says it will continue to work with partners to expand access to training that can uplift girls and drive social change across Nigeria.

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