Queen Esther Launches Project for Menstrual Waste Management

Queen Esther, recognized as an eco-champion, unveiled the Moho project aimed at tackling the poor disposal of menstrual waste in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on a Sunday. The initiative, explained by Michael Hogan, was conceived following Esther's experiences during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in 2023, where she witnessed the challenges surrounding menstrual hygiene and waste disposal in underserved communities.

The project aims to combat period poverty and promote menstrual hygiene education among adolescent girls, impacting 3,000 girls across four schools. Esther observed significant gaps in menstrual waste disposal systems, with sanitary products often discarded in open dumps due to the absence of gender-responsive facilities.

The challenges extend beyond schools, reflecting broader global issues linked to poor urban planning and inadequate investment in menstrual waste infrastructure. The Moho project, funded by Children’s Village, aims to install special metal bins in schools and public spaces for safe disposal of menstrual products, with a long-term vision to develop an electric-powered incinerator prototype for urban communities.