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  • Rotary clubs unite for polio eradication

    Rotary clubs unite for polio eradication

    • Embarks on 3KM awareness walk on

    In a powerful demonstration of collective commitment, six Rotary clubs from Zone 4 of District 9111 Nigeria—Rotary Club of Ota, Alakuko, Ijoko Premier, Ijoko, Iyana Iyesi Ota and Agbara—convened for a 3km awareness walk on October 25, 2025, to mark World Polio Day.

    Under the leadership of their respective presidents and with the distinguished presence of Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) Oluwole Kukoyi, the event drew hundreds of members, bystanders, parents, and market women to advocate for polio vaccination awareness and reinforce Africa’s polio-free status.

     Participants distributed educational flyers and paused at strategic intervals to engage bystanders with sensitization efforts, spotlighting Rotary International’s ongoing global campaign to eradicate polio, a disease now limited to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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    The initiative, themed, ‘End Polio Now,’ featured inspiring remarks from the club presidents. Rotarian Charles Umukoro, President of Rotary Club of Ota, underscored the organization’s dedication, stating, “This walk reaffirms our commitment to a polio-free world. Africa’s success is Rotary’s triumph; let us vaccinate every child to sustain this achievement.”

  • Rotary clubs, organisation collaborate on beach clean-up

    Rotary clubs, organisation collaborate on beach clean-up

    Rotary Club of Omole-Golden, with Rotary Club of Akowonjo, and Africa Clean-up Initiatives, has carried out beach clean-up and tree planting at Elegushi Beach, Lagos.

    This service is to promote environmental sustainability, raise awareness on coastal conservation and encourage community involvement in protecting the environment.

    The event witnessed collection of trash and debris, as well as planting of trees to promote environmental sustainability.

    Members of the three organisations and volunteers from the community were present.

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    “We are proud to partner Rotary Club of Akowonjo and Africa Clean-up Initiatives to impact our community,” said Jide Ogunleye, president of Rotary Club of Omole-Golden.

    He added: “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.”

    Rotary Club of Omole-Golden is dedicated to serving the community through initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, health, education and economic growth.