Baobab Microfinance Bank Supports 500 Schoolgirls in Kwara

Baobab Microfinance Bank successfully concluded the first phase of its menstrual hygiene awareness project in Ilorin, Kwara State, distributing 500 reusable sanitary pads to carefully selected schoolgirls. The initiative, implemented in partnership with Sister Jannah, a grassroots organization, aims to address the overlooked challenges of menstrual hygiene affecting young girls, particularly in low-income communities.

The project is part of Baobab's broader corporate social responsibility efforts to promote inclusive development and improve the quality of life for underserved populations. Joi Micheal Oti, Chief Business Development Officer at Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria, stated that every girl deserves the opportunity to learn without interruption due to menstrual health issues.

Barisi Samuel Ad, Executive Project Lead, emphasized the importance of dignity and confidence for girls. The project is set to expand across Nigeria, with plans to identify and support communities in need of menstrual health solutions.