Rotary Club of Abuja Garki Neighborhood to foster literacy, WASH, other initiatives

By Stanley Onyekwere

Rotary Club of Abuja Garki Neighborhood has reaffirmed its readiness to sustain and escalate efforts to enhance literacy, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), community development and environmental sustainability initiatives within Rotary Year 2024-2025 calendar.
The Club added that the new Rotary year themed: ‘Magic of Rotary’ is to harness the magic to address some of the most pressing issues facing communities.
Making this position known during a brief handover ceremony yesterday, Rotn Olukunmi Akinbiyi
President, Rotary Club of Abuja Garki Neighborhood, for Rotary Year 2024-2025, said it is a reflection of the transformative power that Rotary holds.
Akinbiyi explained that it symbolizes the incredible impact people can make when they come together, leveraging their diverse skills and resources to serve humanity, thereby changing lives and communities for the better.
“We aim to enhance literacy rates by supporting schools with resources, scholarships to indigent
students, and mentorship programs. Our club will partner with local educational institutions as we have done in the past to provide
vocational training, empowering students with skills for better employment opportunities.
“Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities remains a priority. We plan to
entrench the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program in our community this Rotary year. We will undertake projects to install wash hand sinks and educate communities on hygiene practices.
“We will support local businesses and entrepreneurs especially women and widows through
microfinance initiatives and training programs.
“We will promote environmental conservation by organizing tree planting drives and dean
campaigns. Our club will support initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting recycling
“The magic or Rotary lies in our ability to inspire and engage the community. We will strengthen
Our outreach efforts to involve more people in our projects and foster a spirit of volunteerism.
Through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and government bodies, vie a
amplify our impact and ensure sustainable development.
“To achieve these goals, it is crucial to empower our members. We will focus on financing member engagement through training sessions, workshops, and fellowship activities. By fostering
a culture of collaboration and innovation, we can unlock the full potential of our club”, he stressed.
While appreciating the members for their unwavering commitment and support, outgoing president for his exemplary leadership and dedication, and District Governor Nominee (DGN), Sikiru Adetona Owonikoko for his support and steadfastness, he assured that their contributions have set a strong foundation for them to build upon.
Akinbiyi took over the baton of leadership from Rotarian Adeoye Aderogba, who successfully rounded up the 2023-2024 Rotary year clock, without rancour.