Rotary Club Abuja Wuse II

22/10/2025

🎉 FELICITATION MESSAGE 🎉

Joy to the World!
A Newborn Baby Girl Rotakid is Here!! 🙏🥂

On behalf of the President, Board, and Members of the Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II (The Mayors), we joyfully extend our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Past President and Polio Chair, Rtn. Jacob Luka Gadiga, PHF, and his family on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, the First “Unité for Good” Rotakid of our great Club! Rotary Club Abuja Wuse II 💐👶🏽💖

This precious blessing marks a new dawn of joy, laughter, and promise. May she grow in wisdom, grace, and health, destined to bring smiles and hope to the world, just like her proud Rotarian parents.

Welcome, Rotakid, and little Mayor! The entire Rotary family rejoices with you. 💙💛

_Yours in Rotary Service,_
The Mayors | Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

Jimba Roxanne Omojura
Welfare Chair (2025-26 RY)
RC Abuja Wuse II

20/10/2025

*Rotary in Action!*
*Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II, in partnership with Bedex Development Foundation, empowered*, *354 men and women living with disabilities at Fadan Sarkin Guraku (Chief of the People Living with Disability Community), Karon Majiji, Abuja*- *providing good relief and renewed hope.* 💙✨

Together, we’re *Unity for Good and Empowering Lives!* ❤️💛💙

20/10/2025

🌍✨ *ROTARY CLUB OF ABUJA WUSE II*

🤝 *In Partnership with BEDEX DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION*

*ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF ADOPTED COMMUNITY, KARON MAJIJI, ABUJA*

📅 *Date:* Sunday, October 19, 2025

📍 *Venue:* Primary School, Fadan Sarkin Guraku, Karon Majiji Community, Abuja

💰 *Total Amount Spent:* ₦2,000,000 (approx. $1,400)

👥 *Total Beneficiaries:* 354 men and women

🔹 *Project Overview*

In commemoration of *Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Month (October)*, the *Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II*, in partnership with *Bedex Development Foundation*, carried out an impactful *Economic Empowerment Project* within its adopted community, *Karon Majiji*, located in the outskirts of Abuja.

The project aimed to strengthen livelihoods, promote self-reliance, and provide food relief capacity among local residents through the support of the Bedex Development Foundation, who sponsored the project.

🔹 *Activities & Implementation*

*Identification of Beneficiaries:* 354 community members (men and women) were selected from *Fadan Sarkin Guraku area* through the leadership of the *community head, P. R. O. , Mallam Ibrahim and local coordinators.*
*Empowerment Support:* Beneficiaries received food grains packed and was distributed
* *Engagement Session:* Rotary members and partners interacted with beneficiaries, highlighting Rotary’s mission to promote sustainable development and inclusive growth.
* *Visibility & Participation:* Members proudly represented Rotary in their *Polio caps+Tshirts and project jackets*, reinforcing the spirit of *People of Action*.

🔹 *Community Impact*

* Over *350 households* benefited from the distribution of the food grains
* Strengthened the community’s trust and partnership with Rotary and Bedex Foundation.
* Promoted Rotary’s global focus on *economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods* within underserved areas.

🔹 *Rotary Value in Action*

This project aligns directly with Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus - *Economic and Community Development* , by promoting opportunities for self-reliance and empowering lives.

Together, *Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II* and *Bedex Development Foundation* demonstrated that when we unite resources and compassion, communities thrive. 💙💛❤️

*Rotarians Present:*
Members of Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II
Led by the Club President, his amiable wife, our First Lady and supported by project partners and community leaders.

✨ *People of Action — Uniting for Good, Empowering Lives!* ✨

Signed:

*Rtn* . *Hussain Zaguru AbdulQadir*
*_Director Club Service_* / *_Project Chair_*

For:

*Rtn. Bede Okafor, PHF*
*Club President*
*2025-26RY*

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12/10/2025

Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II
*CLUB POLIO PROJECT, 2025* |
*Polio Awareness Fellowship & Fund Raising* | *Marking World Polio Day 2025*| *October 24th*

Theme: End Polio Now: Why the Last 1% Demands 100% of Our Effort
📅 Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6:42 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Venue: Club Fellowship Venue, Abuja

Rotarians Raise $1,000 in Support of the End Polio Now Campaign

In commemoration of World Polio Day 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II held a special fellowship dedicated to Polio Awareness and Fundraising. The meeting focused on deepening members’ understanding of Rotary’s flagship global cause and inspiring greater community action.

*Presided over by President Rtn. Bede Okafor, PHF,* the fellowship featured an inspiring lecture delivered by *PAG Winny Fonaka, District Paul Harris Society Coordinator (2024–2026) and Chartered President of RC Abuja Wuse II*

*Guest Speaker Highlights*

Speaking on the topic “End Polio Now: Why the Last 1% Demands 100% of Our Effort,” PAG Winny shared a touching personal story about a family member affected by polio, the experience that shaped her dedication to the Rotary cause.

She reflected on the legacy of Dr. Jonas Salk, who freely gifted the world with the polio vaccine, and called on all Rotarians to sustain the momentum until the disease is completely eradicated.

Her passionate address moved members and guests to action, resulting in generous donations toward Rotary’s End Polio Now Fund.

💥 *Impact Statement*

*Major Impact* :
Through collective giving, RC Abuja Wuse II successfully raised *$1,000 (₦1,700,000 equivalent) to support global polio eradication efforts,* a remarkable show of commitment during Polio Awareness Month, supervised by the Polio Chair, Rtn Jacob Luka Gadiga.

This contribution reinforces the club’s dedication to Rotary’s mission of creating lasting change and ensuring a polio-free world.

*Other Highlights*

*Appointment of Rtn. Linda as the new Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA).
*Interactive session with members and AG Rtn. Okonofua on Polio Month activities.
*Preparations announced for the upcoming District Governor’s Visit and District Polio Walk.
SAA Report: ₦85,000 total raised during fellowship.

Attendance Summary

Total Attendance: 17
(11 Rotarians | 1 Guest Speaker | 3 Guests | 2 Rotaractors)

Closing Moments

The meeting ended with toasts by PAG Winny and Rtn. Dr. John Ebokpo, followed by group photographs. Members later gathered for a cheerful after-event hangout tagged “Mukeke Night for Polio Awareness” at Okonkwo’s Place (Pappies Maetro), a perfect close to a purposeful evening.

Minutes by:
Rtn. Chinedu Vincent Okoro
Club Secretary
2025/26 RY

Reported & Compiled by:
🖋️ Rtn. Hussain Zaguru AbdulQadir
Director Club Service/Project Chair, 2025/2026 RY
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

Signed by:
🖋️ Rtn. Jacob Luka Gadiga, PHF
Polio Chair,
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

For the:
Club President
Rtn. Bede Okafor, PHF
2025/26 RY
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

12/10/2025

Rotary Club Abuja Wuse II
CLUB POLIO PROJECT, 2025 |

Polio Awareness Fellowship & Fund Raising | Marking World Polio Day 2025 | October 24th

Theme: End Polio Now: Why the Last 1% Demands 100% of Our Effort
📅 Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6:42 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Venue: Club Fellowship Venue, Abuja

Rotarians Raise $1,000 in Support of the End Polio Now Campaign

In commemoration of World Polio Day 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II held a special fellowship dedicated to Polio Awareness and Fundraising. The meeting focused on deepening members’ understanding of Rotary’s flagship global cause and inspiring greater community action.

Presided over by President Rtn. Bede Okafor, PHF, the fellowship featured an inspiring lecture delivered by PAG Winny Fonaka, District Paul Harris Society Coordinator (2024–2026) and Chartered President of RC Abuja Wuse II

Guest Speaker Highlights:

Speaking on the topic “End Polio Now: Why the Last 1% Demands 100% of Our Effort,” PAG Winny shared a touching personal story about a family member affected by polio, the experience that shaped her dedication to the Rotary cause.

She reflected on the legacy of Dr. Jonas Salk, who freely gifted the world with the polio vaccine, and called on all Rotarians to sustain the momentum until the disease is completely eradicated.

Her passionate address moved members and guests to action, resulting in generous donations toward Rotary’s End Polio Now Fund.

💥 Impact Statement

Major Impact :
Through collective giving, RC Abuja Wuse II successfully raised $1,000 (₦1,700,000 equivalent) to support global polio eradication efforts, a remarkable show of commitment during Polio Awareness Month, supervised by the Polio Chair, Rtn Jacon Luka Gadiga.

This contribution reinforces the club’s dedication to Rotary’s mission of creating lasting change and ensuring a polio-free world.

Other Highlights

Appointment of Rtn. Linda as the new Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA).
Interactive session with members and AG Rtn. Okonofua on Polio Month activities.
Preparations announced for the upcoming District Governor’s Visit and District Polio Walk.

SAA Report: ₦85,000 total raised during fellowship.

Attendance Summary

Total Attendance: 17
(11 Rotarians | 1 Guest Speaker | 3 Guests | 2 Rotaractors)

Closing Moments

The meeting ended with toasts by PAG Winny and Rtn. Dr. John Ebokpo, followed by group photographs. Members later gathered for a cheerful after-event hangout tagged “Mukeke Night for Polio Awareness at Okonkwo’s Place (Pappies Maetro), a perfect close to a purposeful evening.

Minutes by:
Rtn. Chinedu Vincent Okoro
Club Secretary
2025/26 RY

Reported & Compiled by:
🖋️ Rtn. Husayn Zaguru
Director Club Service/Project Chair, 2025/2026 RY
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

Signed by:
🖋️ Rtn. Jacob Luka Gadiga , PHF
Polio Chair,
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II

For the:
Club President
Rtn. Bede Okafor, PHF
2025/26 RY
Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II



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