Rotary executes N68m worth of impactful projects in Plateau
The Rotary Club of Jos Central, has executed 17 impactful projects valued at N68 million.
Mr Kayode Fasua, the club’s outgoing president, who made the disclosure on Friday evening, at a dinner/award night, said that the projects, spread across Plateau, were in line with Rotary International’s seven areas of priority.
Fasua listed some of the projects executed to include the donation of a motorised solar-powered borehole to the Alheri community, and the donation of medical equipment to some selected secondary schools in Jos.
The president added that under his leadership, the club distributed grinding machines to widows and wheelchairs to disabled persons.
He further said that the club provided uniforms, sandals, socks, school bags, and shoes to 90 students from three primary schools.
According to him, the club also donated 90 modern school desks (30 per school) to three primary schools and also provided 3,000 notebooks, with 1,000 going to each school.
“Additionally, we planted 200 economic trees in Jos East to benefit the environment.
“In addition to N14 million worth of projects, we executed a global grant project in partnership with the Rotary Club of Calgary, North Canada, and Rotary International.
”The project, worth N54 million Naira, was carried out in five communities across Plateau and Kaduna states.
“We trained 10 youths in each community in brick molding technology to help rebuild their communities that were destroyed as a result of attacks.
“We held a medical outreach in Tudun Wada, attending to over 600 inhabitants for various medical interventions, including complex gynecological procedures, thanks to Professor Ishaya Pam, former CMD of Jos University Teaching Hospital.
“We visited internally displaced persons camps in Mangu, providing foodstuffs, sanitary pads, and clothing. We also erected a peace signboard in front of the local government,” he added.
The outgoing president believed that he would be fondly remembered for a major leap in membership recruitment, stating that within one year, the club gained 29 new members.
He pointed out that the feat was the largest recruitment in the entire district, spanning 26 states.
Mr Mike Nwanoshiri, District Governor-Elect for District 9127, lauded the club president’s sterling leadership, which he said would be indelible in the history of the club and beyond.
“However, remember that our work is far from over; there are challenges, needs to be met, and lives to be changed.
“In our collective strength, we will continue to be the changemakers, the vision carriers, and the history makers in communities and beyond,” Nwanoshiri said.
Mr Hilary Ezeadilieje, Assistant District Governor, appreciated all rotarians on the Plateau, saying that achievements would not have been possible without their unflinching support.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that different categories of awards were given to individuals who distinguished themselves during the rotary year.
