Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has come under heavy criticism on social media following the unveiling of a menstrual care kit reportedly priced at N25,000.
The product, known as *Girls Tag*, is described as an all-in-one period care package designed for girls aged nine and above.
Mercy Johnson and her daughter, Purity Okojie, were recently announced as brand ambassadors for the menstrual care brand. Regina Daniels was later also introduced as one of the ambassadors.
The launch has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians describing the N25,000 price tag as unrealistic and insensitive, especially in a country where many girls and women already struggle to afford basic sanitary products.
Critics said that even if the product is aimed at a premium market, the timing and messaging around it felt disconnected from the reality of period poverty in Nigeria.
Some social media users also linked the controversy to Mercy Johnson’s public image and political associations, arguing that the reaction goes beyond just the product itself.
One user accused the actress of being insensitive to the economic hardship facing Nigerian women and girls, saying a menstrual kit priced at N25,000 was beyond the reach of many households.
Another user said the product may be a business venture, but argued it cannot be separated from the reality of Nigerian girls who miss school or resort to unsafe alternatives because they cannot afford menstrual products.
Others took a different view, saying that while poverty is a real issue, it should not prevent the existence of premium products for those who can afford them.
Many critics maintained that the main issue was not the idea of a menstrual care kit, but its pricing and positioning in a country where sanitary products remain out of reach for many girls.
Supporters of the brand, however, defended the initiative, saying the kit goes beyond sanitary pads and includes additional items meant to help young girls manage their periods with dignity, confidence, and better hygiene.
Mercy Johnson Under Backlash After Unveiling N25,000 Menstrual Kit
