Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru Constituency, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s decision to allocate GHC300 million for procuring sanitary pads for female students in public schools. Apexnewsgh reports
In a statement shared on social media, Nyarko questioned the rationale behind this expenditure, suggesting that the funds could be better utilized establishing a local factory to manufacture sanitary pads.
Nyarko believes that setting up a factory would not only reduce costs but also create jobs and ensure a steady supply chain for schools and health institutions nationwide. “If the Government has 300 million Ghana Cedis to procure sanitary pads for female students in our public institutions, why can’t the Government use the same money to set up a factory to produce them? That will even cost less than the 300 million allocated for 2025,” he wrote.
Government officials have defended the allocation, stating it’s a pro-poor intervention aimed at improving menstrual health and promoting girl-child education. However, critics argue that this approach lacks long-term vision. “This country cannot continue to rely on imported solutions to basic needs when we have the capacity to manufacture them here,” Nyarko added.
Nyarko’s comments have gained traction among development economists and local manufacturing advocates. They argue that a sanitary pad factory would deliver lasting economic and social benefits, aligning with Ghana’s growing focus on promoting local industries.
He believe by investing in local production, Ghana can reduce reliance on imports and create sustainable solutions for its citizens.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
