In celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, Keystone Bank Limited, in partnership with the Abia State Government, trained over 1,130 underprivileged girls on menstrual hygiene and financial literacy. The initiative, part of Keystone Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project titled “Let’s Talk Period,” aimed to improve the well-being, health, and lifestyle of young girls across 17 local government areas in Abia State.
Under the theme ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, the event highlighted the importance of empowering young girls with both the knowledge and resources necessary for their growth. The program included the distribution of 3,800 sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene awareness, supporting the girls’ health and studies.
Notable dignitaries attended the event, including the wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, alongside other prominent state officials. Mrs. Otti emphasized the significance of menstrual hygiene and encouraged the girls to embrace their potential and strive for success.
Additionally, Dr. Eucharia Ken-Agbiriogu, Directorate Head, South at Keystone Bank, provided financial literacy training, equipping the girls with essential financial knowledge to help secure their futures.
Keystone Bank reiterated its dedication to women’s empowerment and education, especially in underserved communities, noting that the “Let’s Talk Period” project aligns with its long-term commitment to social responsibility.
