Baobab Microfinance Bank Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project

Baobab Microfinance Bank launched the first phase of its menstrual hygiene awareness project in Ilorin, Kwara State, marking a significant commitment to community-driven social impact. The project successfully distributed 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls, who were carefully identified as beneficiaries.

This initiative recognizes the critical issue of menstrual health among adolescent girls in Nigeria, where period poverty limits access to sanitary products, contributing to school absenteeism and dropout rates. Baobab Microfinance Bank's Chief Business Development Officer, Micheal Oti, emphasized that every girl deserves the opportunity to learn without interruptions due to menstrual health issues.

The project is part of a broader commitment to address period poverty across Nigeria, with plans to scale the initiative to multiple states. Barisi Samuel, the bank's social performance manager, highlighted the importance of dignity and confidence for girls, while Mistura Afolabi from Sister Jannah expressed pride in the partnership aimed at ensuring support reaches those in need.