The Phillips Olubunmi Emmanuel Foundation (POE Foundation) celebrated Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with a special event aimed at empowering young girls in the Makoko/Iwaya Community, Yaba Local Council Development Area, Lagos. The event, held on May 28th, 2025, at 12:00 PM, focused on educating girls about menstrual hygiene and personal health, while also providing them with sanitary pads.

In his remarks, Hon. Phillips Olubunmi Emmanuel, the founder of POE Foundation, emphasized the importance of menstrual hygiene and personal health for young girls. He stated that the foundation’s goal is to empower girls with the knowledge and resources they need to manage their menstrual health with confidence and dignity. “By providing sanitary pads and hygiene education, we can help girls stay in school, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future for themselves,” he said.

He also appreciated the sponsors, including Mrs. and Mrs. Akinfolarin of Brooks Care Agency UK, Dr. Abiodun Oluwalowo of the United States of America, Mrs. Alice Joseph of Maryjoe Foundation, Gbayi Judo Foundation, Idowu Taylor Ridwan Foundation, Mrs. Nike Tegbe of Essential Global Concept, Dr. Nike Adeseye of the UK, Mr. Tony Ovia of USA, Globus Bank, Zenith Bank, and Sunglass Hotel, for their support and contributions to the event.

The event featured hygiene messages aimed at promoting good menstrual health practices among young girls. The foundation’s initiative is expected to make a significant impact on the lives of girls in the Makoko/Iwaya Community, where access to menstrual hygiene products and education is often limited.