Stakeholders in Bauchi State have warned that silence and misinformation about sexual and reproductive health could undermine the wellbeing and future of adolescents and young people.

This is as they called for stronger health education programmes in schools and communities to ensure that children have access to accurate, appropriate and reliable information.

The call was made at a stakeholders’ roundtable organised by Alheri YS Foundation under the Global Affairs Canada-funded ASPIRE Project, implemented by PLAN International in Bauchi State.

Mustapha Ajanah of FAWOYDI said children deserved to grow up healthy, informed and in school, stressing that stakeholders must create an environment where young people could access appropriate health information.

He urged greater collaboration between CSOs, PLAN International, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), parents and communities.

According to him, training teachers and providing relevant learning materials would strengthen the delivery of sexual and reproductive health education in schools.

Mrs Rachel Farayola, representing Alheri YS Foundation, said the participation of government agencies, CSOs and community leaders demonstrated a shared commitment to protecting adolescent girls, young people and children.

The meeting also featured a presentation by Mr Umar Ningi, Adolescent Health Desk Officer of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, who highlighted achievements and challenges in adolescent health.

Participants called for stronger coordination and synergy among CSOs to improve advocacy, expand reproductive health education and achieve sustainable outcomes for adolescents across the state.

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