…The foundation also distributes 120 exercise books to students of Ammega Model College, Buwaya, as part of efforts to promote adolescent health and personal development.
By Efeose Agbon
The Brightpath Foundation has intensified efforts to promote adolescent sexual and reproductive health awareness among secondary school students, educating 120 teenagers on teenage pregnancy prevention, responsible decision-making and personal development at Ammega Model College, Buwaya, Kaduna State.
The sensitisation programme, held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, was designed to equip students with relevant knowledge and awareness to make informed decisions, understand the implications of their choices and adopt responsible behaviours that will contribute to their health, education and future well-being.
The initiative forms part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the challenges confronting adolescents and empower young people with the information they need to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
During the programme, the students received education on teenage pregnancy prevention, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, responsible decision-making and personal development.
The sensitisation also underscored the importance of providing young people with appropriate information that can help them understand the consequences of their decisions, recognise potential risks and make choices that support their long-term aspirations.
Teenage pregnancy remains a significant public health and social development concern in Nigeria, with potential consequences for the educational, physical, emotional and socioeconomic well-being of affected adolescents. Early pregnancy can disrupt schooling, limit future opportunities and expose young mothers to additional health and social challenges.
Against this backdrop, awareness programmes in schools provide an avenue for students to access age-appropriate information, develop essential life skills and understand the importance of making informed and responsible choices.
The Brightpath Foundation’s intervention at Ammega Model College reflects the importance of engaging students within the school environment, where health education and personal development can complement formal learning.
By focusing on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, the programme sought to strengthen students’ understanding of issues affecting their well-being while encouraging them to take greater responsibility for their decisions and future.
In addition to the educational component, the foundation distributed 120 exercise books to the students who participated in the programme.
The distribution was intended to provide practical educational support to the beneficiaries, reinforcing the connection between adolescent well-being and access to learning resources.
The provision of exercise books also complemented the foundation’s broader objective of supporting young people in their educational journey while promoting awareness of issues that could affect their ability to complete their schooling and achieve their ambitions.
The combination of health sensitisation and educational material distribution highlighted the value of interventions that address both the knowledge needs and learning requirements of students.
For adolescents, access to accurate information, supportive learning environments and basic educational resources can contribute to improved awareness, confidence and preparedness for future responsibilities.
The programme also drew attention to the need for sustained collaboration among schools, parents, community leaders, civil society organisations and relevant government agencies to strengthen adolescent health education and ensure that young people receive appropriate guidance.
Schools remain important platforms for delivering age-appropriate health information, promoting responsible behaviour and helping students develop the skills required to manage personal and social challenges.
Through initiatives of this nature, non-governmental organisations and community-based foundations can complement existing educational and public health efforts by reaching young people directly and encouraging informed choices.
The participation of 120 students at Ammega Model College represents a targeted effort to extend awareness of teenage pregnancy prevention and adolescent health within the school community.
However, sustaining the impact of such interventions requires continuous engagement, reinforcement of key messages and access to reliable information and appropriate support systems for adolescents.
The Brightpath Foundation’s sensitisation programme therefore highlights the importance of investing in young people through education, awareness and practical support.
By equipping adolescents with knowledge about their health, encouraging responsible decision-making and supporting their educational needs, the foundation aims to contribute to the development of a healthier, better-informed and more empowered generation.
The foundation’s continued engagement with schools is expected to help strengthen awareness of adolescent health issues and reinforce the importance of informed choices in shaping young people’s futures.
Editorial note: The supplied material did not include direct quotations from the foundation, facilitators or school authorities. I have therefore avoided inventing quotations, names of speakers or specific activities that were not confirmed in the source material.
