Sana Pads Limited Tackles Period Poverty with Reusable Pads

Sana Pads Limited, founded by Mary Sabo Olowoloba, aims to combat period poverty in Nigeria, where approximately 50 million women and girls lack access to hygienic menstrual products. This issue leads to significant educational disruptions, with one in ten adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa missing school during menstruation.

Olowoloba emphasized the company's commitment to local production, avoiding imports to create products tailored for Nigerian women. After overcoming challenges in sourcing materials, Sana Pads now offers NAFDAC-certified reusable sanitary pads in various flow categories, made from breathable natural fabrics and designed to be washable and reusable.

The company is also focused on expanding access through community-based distribution channels, including rural sales agents and partnerships with local and international organizations. Olowoloba expressed optimism about the initiative's growth, aiming to ensure that quality menstrual hygiene products are accessible to every woman and girl in Nigeria and across Africa.