Rotary Club of Oxbow Lake

20/11/2025

Congratulations to our Create Hope in the World President, Rotarian Dr. Fortune Alfred on his appointment as Assistant Governor for the 2026–2027 Rotary year by the District Governor Elect of Rotary International District 9141, Rtn. Chibueze Anthony Olikagu. We appreciate the District Governor Elect for considering him deserving of this esteemed responsibility, acknowledging his dedication, passion, and steadfast commitment to Rotary’s core values.

Kindly join me in celebrating Rtn. Alfred Fortune on this well-earned appointment. 🎉

It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Rotarian Alfred Fortune as Assistant Governor for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.
The District Governor-elect, Rtn. Chibueze Anthony Olikagu, has considered him deserving of this esteemed responsibility, acknowledging his dedication, passion, and steadfast commitment to Rotary’s core values.

Kindly join me in celebrating Rtn. Alfred Fortune on this well-earned appointment. 🎉

20/11/2025

Today,we honor the men whose resilience, leadership, and dedication continue to shape the world around us.
Your presence matters. Your work matters. Your voice matters.
Happy International Men’s Day To Our Father Figures.

15/11/2025

Rotary Club of Oxbow Lake Delivers Solar-Powered Water Scheme to Ayama-Ijaw Schools

On 13 November, the Rotary Club of Oxbow Lake commissioned and handed over a fully automated solar-powered water scheme to the Tarakiri Community Primary and Secondary Schools in Ayama-Ijaw, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The District Governor of Rotary International District 9141, Anthony Woghiren, was represented by Past Assistant Governor Dr Chinwe Hilda Afakwu She performed the ribbon cutting and expressed deep appreciation to Club President Rotarian Patrick Tamara PHF, the Board of Directors, members, and partners who made this project possible. She also recognised the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for its valued support.
The project began in the 2021 to 2022 Rotary year under the leadership of the then Club President and current Assistant Governor, Engr Ebi Timi S Maxwell It was upgraded to a solar-based system under the current administration to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
The District Governor charged the school authorities and the wider community, represented by a delegate of the Paramount Ruler, to take full ownership of the facility and protect it from theft or vandalism. The DG noted that the project is a part of Rotary's commitment to support Basic Education and Literacy, enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and to prevent avoidable diseases such as cholera. He highlighted that the District had previously donated desks to the school in the 2019-2020 service year under now Past District Governor Nze Anizor

Community stakeholders, including the representative of the Paramount Ruler, the Headmaster, and the PTA Chairman, expressed heartfelt gratitude. They noted that the project has ended their reliance on unsafe water sources and has brought lasting relief to pupils and teachers.
Rotary continues to Unite for Good to create hope and deliver impact where it matters most. See some of the photographs from that event below.

11/11/2025

Today, the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake, in collaboration with The Light Quadruple Foundation, successfully carried out her Donation Project at the Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa.

As part of our commitment to improving healthcare delivery, we donated units of adult and neonatal CPAP machines vital equipment that will support the care of patients in need of respiratory assistance.

This act of service reflects Rotary’s mission to create hope in the world, one impactful project at a time.

Special appreciation to our partners, members, and everyone who made this project a success. Together, we keep serving to change lives.

23/10/2025

As we prepare for World Polio Day, we proudly stand with Rotarians across the globe in the fight to End Polio Now.

Here are moments from our End Polio Walk last weekend where RC Ox-Bow Lake members showed up with passion, purpose, and pride!

21/10/2025

Our members brought elegance, energy, and purpose to the End Polio Dinner Night held over the weekend. It was a night of fellowship, laughter, and commitment to a cause we hold dear, a world free of polio.

17/10/2025

The Bayelsa State Government in conjunction with The Bayelsa State Ministry of Health, Rotary International, UNICEF, WHO & other partners today launched the State Immunization Plus Days (SIPDs) on Friday 17th October 2025.
The Flag off ceremony of the First Round STATE IMMUNIZATION PLUS DAYS/ ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION INTENSIFICATION CAMPAIGN in Otuokpoti was done by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpo. At the event, The Rotary Bayelsa state Polio Representative Rtn. Douye Indiamaowei Ogio ably represented by Rtn. Ebitimitula Ogola thanked the State Government for their commitment towards fighting the scourge of Polio and other preventable diseases in the state. She encouraged Bayelsans to participate in the SIPDs and promised the presence of Rotarians in Bayelsa to ensure proper monitoring throughout the process.

𝑅𝑜𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒾𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹

26/09/2025

Rotarians in Bayelsa joined hands with partners and peace advocates in a solidarity peace walk to promote peace and unity. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to building communities where peace thrives.

31/08/2025

Wrapping up Membership Month with a simple truth, at Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake, our members are more than Rotarians, they’re family.

And family is exactly what Rotary represents: connection, care, and service.

Join us sometime and experience the joy of Rotary with us!

28/08/2025

Congratulations to our very own RI President, Yinka Babalola!

This achievement fills us with immense joy.

first, as Rotarians across the globe, celebrating this milestone. Next, as proud members of a district blessed to produce the next RI President.
Finally, as a State privileged to host him in the coming year.

Congratulations to Rotary International and Rotarians the world over!

19/08/2025

Family in Rotary, Family for Life

The Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake stood in solidarity with our dear Rotarian, Rtn. Oweibi Godspower, as we joined him and his family to commemorate and condole with them at the burial of his elder brother.

In Rotary, we not only serve together, we also stand together in times of joy and in moments of grief. May the soul of the departed rest in peace, and may the family find comfort. 🕊️💐

10/08/2025

Beautiful Humans of RC Oxbow-lake!

The Lakers!
If you missed our installation ceremony, here is a video of how glamorously we looked during our installation 😊