Olowoloba explained that developing the product came with significant challenges, particularly in sourcing suitable materials that meet both quality standards and environmental conditions.

She noted that the company deliberately avoided importing products, opting instead to invest in research and local production.

“We didn’t want to import, we wanted a product made for Nigerian and African women, by Nigerians, and certified to the highest standards,” she said.

After years of development, the company now produces NAFDAC-certified reusable sanitary pads available in light, medium and heavy flow categories.

The pads are made from breathable natural fabrics and are designed to be washable and reusable, without plastic top sheets, chemical bleaching or single-use absorbent gel layers.

Olowoloba said the design promotes comfort, improves airflow and offers a more sustainable alternative to disposable products.

Beyond production, she added that the company is focused on expanding access through community-based distribution channels, including rural sales agents, market networks, supermarkets and partnerships with local and international organisations.

“We are keeping girls in school, we are keeping women at work, and we are restoring dignity,” she said.

She expressed optimism that the initiative would continue to grow, with the long-term goal of making quality menstrual hygiene products accessible to every woman and girl in Nigeria and across Africa.