Education
Okoguale Emerges 37th President of Rotary Club of Garki-Abuja, Unveils Bold Agenda on Power, Scholarships others
By Cyril Ogar
Rotarian Irene Okoeguale was officially installed on Friday as the 37th President of the Rotary Club of Garki-Abuja.
The well-attended installation and fundraising ceremony was held at the Exhibition Pavilion, 903 Tafawa Balewa Way, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, and attracted dignitaries, special guests, and members of the wider Rotary family.
In her inaugural address, President Okoeguale outlined a bold vision for a Rotary year anchored on impactful, innovative, and sustainable projects aimed at improving access to healthcare, education, and menstrual hygiene for vulnerable communities.
She revealed that one of the Club’s flagship projects for the year would be the provision of alternate power supply to the Aleyita Clinic and Doctors’ Quarters, a critical intervention designed to address the need for reliable healthcare services in underserved rural areas.
“This project is not just an initiative it’s a promise,” she said. “A promise to the mother in labor at midnight. To the vaccines that must remain refrigerated. To the children who deserve care, even when the lights go out.”
Other proposed projects for the Rotary year include: Menstrual hygiene campaigns for schoolgirls; Scholarships for underprivileged students; Environmental sustainability and community clean-up efforts; Economic empowerment programs for women and youth; Crisis response and community resilience initiatives and Civic education and youth engagement programs
Okoeguale reaffirmed the Club’s commitment to Rotary International’s mission of “Service Above Self” and called on stakeholders, development partners, and philanthropists to support their efforts in delivering lasting impact.
“This year, our theme is ‘United for Good’—a powerful reminder that Rotary is not about one person. The strength of our impact lies in our collective effort. When we work together, we can achieve much more.”
She reflected on her Rotary journey, which began in 2020, describing it as a return to her roots in service shaped by parents who lived out compassion and purpose daily.
“Over the years, I have served in various roles, learning the rhythm of our club and the heartbeat of our community. I have seen what’s possible when Rotarians unite—not around ego, but around impact.”
President Okoeguale announced that her leadership this Rotary year will focus on four key pillars:
Impact with Intention: Projects will no longer be one-off interventions. The Club will revisit and evaluate previous initiatives, especially in Aleyita, to build on successes and improve where needed.
Presence with Purpose: The Club will amplify its visibility through digital platforms, media partnerships, and a revived monthly radio program to enhance engagement and public awareness.
Meaningful Membership: Rotary will become a space where every member feels a sense of belonging, purpose, and opportunity to contribute. Fellowship activities will be intentional, and all voices—especially new Rotarians—will be encouraged and heard.
Structure with Innovation: With her background in technology and systems, Okoeguale is introducing digital solutions to enhance operations. The launch of RC Garki Hub, a custom internal platform, will help streamline communication, monitor projects, and modernize club management.
She concluded her speech with a rallying call for unity and collective action: “We are not here simply to turn the Rotary wheel. We are here to move it faster, fairer, and farther. Let us be Rotarians of action, courage, and consequence. Together, we will not just uphold the Rotary legacy—we will elevate it.
On his own, the outgoing President, Rotarian Joachim Ezeji, commended the incoming president’s passion and vision, expressing confidence that the club would achieve even greater milestones under her leadership.
As the Rotary Club of Garki ushers in a new era under Irene Okoeguale, expectations are high for a transformative year of purposeful service, inclusion, and community-driven impact.
Education
Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access
Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global
Cyril Ogar
Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.
Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.
He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”
In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.
The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”
“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.
Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.
Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.
“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”
General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.
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