Vice-President urges private sector support for Free Sanitary Pad Initiative
The 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 was a national priority, backed by GH¢ 292.4 million in the 2026 Budget.
The Vice-President also highlighted how partnerships between the government and industry could 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.
Courtesy call
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call when she engaged the group at her office at the Jubilee house in Accra.
The group was led by the Sunda Group Ghana Director, Michael Ye.
The Vice President on December 15, 2025, commissioned the fourth production line (new sanitary pad production line in Ghana) of Sunda Group, through its subsidiary Softcare FM.
The new line aims to boost local production and support government initiatives to combat period poverty.
The discussion with the Sunda Group focused on industrial growth, the 24-Hour Economy initiative, and the Free Sanitary Pad Programme, highlighting job creation, innovation, and the protection of girls’ dignity.
