Rotary International filling critical gaps in governance, impacting communities: Trustee

Ijeoma Okoro, a trustee of the Rotary Foundation, an arm of Rotary International, says the organisation has been helping the government to fill some critical gaps, positively impacting communities, and providing essential services.
Ms Okoro said this during a Joint Vibrant Club Workshop, where members reviewed the core areas of Rotary’s work, including grants, membership, corporate governance, and the Rotary Foundation, on Saturday in Abuja.
Okoro, a former district governor, praised the immense contributions of Rotary to Nigeria’s development, describing the organisation as indispensable to the country’s social fabric.
“The organisation continues to impact communities through projects such as a maternal and child health programme in Masaka, organised by District 9127, under the leadership of Princess NkyJoy Okoro.
“The initiative supported more than 200 women in need of Caesarean sections, covering their costs to ensure safe deliveries,” she said.
Also speaking, the district governor of District 9127, Joy Okoro, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to the global fight against polio. Ms Okoro noted that, although Nigeria was certified polio-free five years ago, the battle was not yet over until the disease was completely eradicated worldwide.
In his remarks, the zonal coordinator, Zone 2, District 9127, Peter Eke, noted the importance of Rotary International’s Four-Way Test as a guide for personal and national progress.
According to him, the four-way test focuses on truth, fairness, goodwill, and friendship as principles for stronger communities.
The president of the Rotary Club, Abuja City, Gloria Ikibah, stated that the workshop aimed to educate members on the importance of collaboration and partnership.
According to her, when clubs come together, friendship flourishes, Rotary grows, members stay, and more members join, making room for additional resources to execute larger humanitarian projects.
(NAN)
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