Procter & Gamble Celebrates 30 Years of Impactful Contributions in Nigeria

Procter & Gamble (PG), a renowned fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, is joyfully commemorating three decades of providing high-quality branded products and making significant economic and social contributions to the Nigerian community.

At the anniversary event, John Armour, the company’s managing director, expressed gratitude for the remarkable accomplishments achieved over the past 30 years.

He reiterated PG’s dedication to further enhancing their contributions to the Nigerian economy.

However, amidst the grand celebration, one notable absence was that of Megan Markle.

Known for her association with numerous PG campaigns in the past, Megan chose to make a different kind of impact.

Instead of attending the event, she revealed plans for a charitable project.

Megan pledged to generously donate backpacks filled with essential school supplies and feminine hygiene products to underprivileged Nigerian girls.

This initiative coincided with PG’s own announcement during their 30th-anniversary festivities.

While some may view this as mere happenstance, speculations arose regarding Megan’s intentions, with suggestions that her actions were aimed at rivaling PG’s brand recognition.

The alleged discord between Megan and PG dates back to their joint participation in a charity campaign for African children in 2017.

During the campaign, Megan’s contributions were criticized as minimal, as she appeared at the event empty-handed, accompanied by her personal stylist and makeup team.

In contrast, PG made substantial donations to support underprivileged children.

Critics argued that Megan’s involvement seemed more like a PR opportunity, complete with cameras and free publicity, while seemingly exploiting disadvantaged children to boost her image.

There were instances where Megan posed for photos purportedly giving gifts to African children in a poverty-stricken village, although the gift bags were primarily sponsored by PG.

Additionally, funds allocated for constructing a clean water system in the same village were entirely provided by PG as part of their 30th-anniversary initiatives.

During the anniversary celebration, PG announced a partnership with Mercy Corps, an international non-profit organization, focusing on their “Always Keeping Girls in School” program.

This collaboration aims to empower girls by enhancing their knowledge and practices related to reproductive health through life skills training, provision of emergency sanitary kits, and the enhancement of stakeholder support for menstrual hygiene management in schools.