PPFN Trains 120 On Puberty

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) in Rivers Sate has conducted a workshop to arm about 120 adolescents on how to navigate puberty successfully.
Beneficiaries of the three- day workshop drawn from public and private schools, according to the Chairperson of the PPFN, Mrs. Mojaan Peter-Kio, are to undergo the special training and will serve as peer volunteers to train other youth.
Calling on the youth to ensure they use the programme to better their lives, she explained that understanding puberty is the bedrock of having a great future.
She explained that the workshop will help adolescents to overcome peer pressure and become knowledgeable on how to manage their health and future.
Mrs. Peter-Kio lauded the wife of the governor, Justice Suzette Wike and Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo for their interest on how to better the lives of young persons in the state.
The state PPFN chairperson used the programme to solicit for the support of the state government in its programme and activities, while pleading that the body be relocated back to its former office at the Produce House after its renovation.
She also appealed on the state government to reintroduce the annual subvention to PPFN in order for it to sustain its health services to the family and general public.
On his part, state Coordinator of PPFN, Mr. Emma Owor, said the programme was organised to address the numerous youth vices and other health challenges facing adolescents.
He called on parents to live up to their responsibilities by giving their wards adequate counselling and modelling since adolescent is the most challenging period in a child’s development.
The workshop featured talk shows, drama, music and awards to prominent Rivers men and women, including the wife of the governor, Justice Suzette Wike.