Lagos: Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (SANG), a non-governmental organization, to promote menstrual equity and financial literacy among adolescent girls. The two organizations launched their initiative at New Era Girls Secondary School in Surulere, Lagos, in commemoration of the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event saw more than 500 students receive sanitary kits and menstrual health education aimed at improving hygiene practices and reducing the stigma associated with menstruation. The program, themed ‘A Period-Friendly World’, brought together Moniepoint volunteers and SANG facilitators to educate the girls on topics such as menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and financial literacy.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Edidiong Uwemakpan, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at Moniepoint Inc., explained that the company’s involvement was driven by its commitment to inclusion and economic empowerment. Uwemakpan noted that menstrual
poverty remains a significant barrier to education and economic participation for many girls and women, stating, “Girls who miss school because they menstruate are girls who fall behind.”
Uwemakpan also highlighted that inadequate access to menstrual products and poor menstrual health education continue to affect the well-being and educational outcomes of millions of girls globally. She cited studies indicating that many Nigerian girls miss school during menstruation due to a lack of sanitary products, poor sanitation facilities, and menstrual-related health challenges.
Ms. Karo Omu, Founder of SANG, emphasized the organization’s efforts to support over 80,000 women and girls with sanitary products and menstrual health education across Nigeria. Omu stated that the partnership with Moniepoint reflects a shared commitment to addressing the economic and social consequences of menstrual poverty. “By aligning menstrual equity with financial inclusion, we can build a scalable program that goes beyond product dist
ribution to genuine economic empowerment,” she said.
The initiative also encouraged students to embrace personal growth with confidence, ensuring that biological processes do not hinder their aspirations. Miss Sophia Ukoni, a Volunteer and Market Research Team Lead at Moniepoint, described the outreach as both impactful and rewarding. “It was a fulfilling experience teaching the girls about financial literacy and introducing them to the work we do at Moniepoint,” she said.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual health and hygiene, while advocating for increased access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities for women and girls.