Rotary International District 9127 has committed to eradicating polio and promoting maternal and child health throughout Nigeria.

Joy Okoro made the pledge at her installation as the new governor of District 9127 on Saturday in Abuja. District 9127 covers 16 states and Abuja.

She took over from Mike Nwagoshiri and will serve from July 1 to June 30, 2026. She said Rotary had led the global fight against polio and was close to completing the mission, with only two countries left.

“As a district governor, I am particularly passionate about some critical areas which are close to my heart and will form the cornerstone of my tenure, in alignment with Rotary priorities.

“These are maternal and child health, empowerment of women, especially resilient widows, and, of course, polio eradication. Every mother and child deserves to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Okoro said the strategy for polio eradication would include advocacy, partnerships, and training of health workers, while Rotarians would take the message to communities where the disease persists.

She recalled distributing delivery kits to over 100 pregnant women in Masaka, Nasarawa, and arranging support for expectant mothers in need of caesarean operations.

Governor Caleb Muftwang, who attended the event, commended Rotary’s service to humanity.

Ijeoma Okoro, a member of the board of trustees of the Rotary Foundation, urged the new district governor to intensify efforts to eradicate polio in District 9127.

(NAN)