Mother Are Afraid of Talking About Sex, Money, Says Makanjuola

In a society where open conversations about sensitive topics are often avoided, Founder of Bridge-D-Gap Initiative, Ope Makanjuola, is challenging the silence.

According to her, many mothers remain afraid of talking about sex and money with their daughters, leaving young girls vulnerable to social issues such as teenage pregnancy, abuse, poor relationship choices, and limited career aspirations.

In a statement, it was noted that to bridge this gap, the Initiative launched the “Mom, Me and Money Workshop”, an impact-driven project designed to strengthen the mother-daughter bond while equipping both with critical life skills.

The statement also stated that the workshop not only promotes open dialogue about sexual and reproductive health but also introduces financial literacy teaching savings, investments, and economic empowerment as tools for shaping future female leaders.

The statement said: “So far, the Workshop has reached over 1,500 mothers and daughters across Lagos, with impactful sessions held at Queens College, Ajegunle Community, ISL UNILAG, African Church Grammar School Agege, and Dansol. The tour continues with upcoming stops at IBA Community (LASU environs), Well Spring College, and Vivian Fowler Memorial College.”

Speaking on the project, Makanjuola emphasized: “Mothers are the first teachers of their children, but when they shy away from tough conversations about sex and money, they leave their daughters unprepared for the real world. This workshop is about breaking that cycle, creating safe spaces for conversations, and building stronger, more empowered women.”

The initiative continues to highlight that open communication, coupled with practical financial education, can drastically reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy, exploitation, and financial dependency, while equipping young girls to thrive in leadership and society.