Polaris Bank says it has successful distributed female hygiene essentials to students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos.
A statement by the media unit of the bank on Wednesday in Lagos said the continued initiative was due to commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support.
According to it, this initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of its ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme.
Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aimed to improve menstrual hygiene education, build confidence and dignity among young girls.
It is also aimed at reducing school absenteeism due to lack of access to sanitary products.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Bukola Oluyadi, Group Head, Customer Experience and Value Management, Polaris Bank, delivered a practical health talk on importance of proper hygiene during menstrual cycle and daily lives.
Oluyadi advised the students on essential personal care practices including the appropriate use of sanitary pads, daily use of clean underwear and good body hygiene with deodorants and regular washing, especially during puberty.
“Your body is precious, and how you take care of it determines your confidence and wellbeing
“Good hygiene is not just about looking clean; it is about staying healthy, feeling comfortable, and showing up confidently in school and everywhere you go,” she said.
She also encouraged the girls to cultivate life-long healthy habits, be informed about their bodies, and speak confidently about their health needs.
Also present at the distribution was the Non-Executive Director of Polaris Bank, Mrs Subulade Giwa-Amu, who delivered a motivational session on self-care, confidence, and self-presentation.
In her address, she reminded the girls that taking care of their appearance and hygiene contributed significantly to building a successful future.
“A clean girl equals a successful woman,” she said.
