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Rotary Club To Provide Fix Health Care, Empower Women In Bwari Area Council

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3 years ago

October 31, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

As part of efforts aimed at contributing its quota to the development and betterment of citizens, the newly installed Synergy President of Rotary club of Abuja Bwari, Rtn. Yahya Adepoju has disclosed that his administration would build boreholes in public schools, fix health facilities for Primary Health Care, give scholarships to indigent students in the Bwari Area Council communities in the Federal Capital Territory.

Speaking during his investiture as the 5th President, on Sunday in Abuja, Rtn Adepoju added that the club will give micro-credit schemes to market women, provide educational materials to selected public schools and other projects which would be at an estimated cost of N15 million.

He revealed that, under his leadership for the next one year, will focus on many projects that will benefit residents of the identified communities in the FCT.

According to him, For the Rotary Club of Bwari, our focus is service to humanity and that is what we are known to do.

“Imagine a world without large-hearted people; it will be full of chaos. The grooming of kind-hearted people is a duty of Rotary International and the club has been doing that for more than a century.

“We intend to do a perimeter fencing around the deplorable facilities at Sabon-Gari Healthcare Centre in Bwari, they are feeling insecure, with that it will give them sense of security to stay at their work place especially, at night and to equip the center, to ease the stress of patient most of their equipments are nothing to write home about so, we intend to refurbish the Health care center.

“There is no doubt, education is still the license to success. We are going to give scholarships to the indigent students, serious students who are intelligent to help them achieve their dreams.

“The club, equally intends to dig a borehole, build toilets for Government day secondary school Bwari, and get uniforms for students as well as career talks that help them have outstanding results.

“Not only that, we are going to empower 30 people with a business startup fund to enable them to start a business of their choice.”

Rtn. Adepoju however, appealed to the general society especially the well to do with to come to the aid of the needy in the society.

He applauded the immediate Past President of the club, under the leadership of Bukola Jatto for the laudable projects the club has done in the recent, he therefore, pledged not to lower the bar but to do more projects that will put smiles on the faces of many citizens.

In his remarks, Assistant Governor and District Legal Adviser District A12 Bar. Uduak Ukpeh congratulated the president while urging the members to throw their weight behind her in this journey of service.

He said: “We all listened to the new President when he outlined some of the proposed projects and I can tell you that, every project no matter how small it is, it always has a huge impact in our society.” He said.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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