Polaris Bank has distributed female hygiene essentials to students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos.
A statement issued by the bank’s media unit on Wednesday in Lagos said the initiative reflects Polaris Bank’s commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support.
According to the statement, the outreach is part of the bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day activities and its ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme.
The initiative, implemented through the bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Programme, aims to improve menstrual hygiene education, build confidence and dignity among young girls, and reduce school absenteeism linked to lack of access to sanitary products.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Bukola Oluyadi, Group Head, Customer Experience and Value Management at Polaris Bank, delivered a practical health talk on the importance of proper hygiene during the menstrual cycle and in daily life.
Oluyadi advised the students on essential personal care practices, including the correct use of sanitary pads, wearing clean underwear daily, and maintaining good body hygiene through regular washing and the use of deodorants, 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 encouraged the girls to cultivate lifelong 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.
She reminded the students that personal hygiene and self-care play a significant role in building confidence and achieving success in life.
“A clean girl equals a successful woman,” Giwa-Amu said.
