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Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the private sector to support the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, highlighting its role in keeping girls in school and protecting their dignity.
Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of Sunda Group, producers of Softcare Sanitary Pads, the Vice President praised the company for its contributions to the programme and urged more businesses to join the effort.
“Girls’ natural biological functions should never be a barrier to their education or full potential,” she said, emphasising that the initiative is a national priority, backed by GHS 292.4 million in the 2026 Budget.
The Vice President also highlighted how partnerships between government and industry can drive inclusive growth.
She encouraged Sunda Group to deepen its value chain by using locally sourced materials, creating more jobs, and supporting industrial expansion under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
She further called on companies to engage the public on proper disposal of sanitary pads and diapers, underscoring the importance of hygiene, environmental protection, and sustainable industrial practices.
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