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A newly established Rotary club in Lagos is rolling out projects that target sanitation, maternal healthcare, drainage, waste management and livelihood support.
Lagos —
The newly chartered Rotary Club of Eko Signature has started its community service activities in Lagos, focusing on some of the everyday needs affecting residents.
The club is working on sanitation, maternal and child health, drainage, waste management and livelihood support.
It was officially chartered on July 28, 2026, with 20 charter members. Rotarian Davina Ogbue was also installed as its first Charter President.
During the installation ceremony and Community Eco-Health Gala Night in Lagos, the club unveiled its first set of community projects.
The projects are designed to support underserved communities and improve access to basic services.
Improving School Sanitation
One of the club’s first projects is the rehabilitation of sewage and toilet facilities at Victoria Island Senior Secondary School.
Dharmattan Nigeria Limited sponsored the project.
The work included repairing and replacing toilet fittings. It also involved tiling and evacuating the septic tank.
Workers constructed two sewage inspection chambers and installed a new pipe route to address recurring blockages.
The club also plans to educate students on proper hygiene.
In addition, it intends to monitor the facilities after completing the rehabilitation.
This approach places attention not only on providing new facilities but also on keeping them useful.
For students and school staff, properly maintained toilets and sewage systems can create a cleaner and healthier learning environment.
Supporting Mothers and Children
The club is also focusing on maternal and child health.
Through its Safe Motherhood, Bright Futures initiative, it plans to spend about N2.5 million on prenatal and postnatal equipment at Igboefon Primary Health Centre.
The planned support includes blood pressure monitors, glucose monitoring machines and weighing scales.
The club also plans to provide durable chairs and improve seating arrangements for antenatal and postnatal sessions.
Pregnant women will also receive information about the importance of regular blood pressure and glucose checks.
The goal is to support women who use the health centre during pregnancy and after childbirth.
For families who depend on primary healthcare facilities, access to basic equipment can make routine checks easier for both health workers and patients.
The project also highlights the importance of health education.
When people understand why regular checks matter, they can make more informed decisions about their care.
Tackling Drainage and Waste
Meanwhile, the Rotary Club of Eko Signature is taking its environmental campaign to Iwaya.
Through its Flow Clean Drainage Drive, the club has earmarked about N4 million to clear and desilt blocked drainage channels.
The project will also remove non-biodegradable waste from the affected areas.
More than 50 large waste containers and about 100 mosquito nets are expected to be provided as part of the intervention.
The club plans to work with the local government and the Lagos State Waste Management Authority on regular waste evacuation.
The project connects two issues that often affect urban communities at the same time.
When people dump waste around drainage channels, the waste can obstruct water flow.
As a result, blocked drains can become more difficult to manage, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.
By combining drainage cleaning with better waste disposal, the club hopes to support a cleaner environment for residents.
However, keeping the drains clear will require cooperation beyond the initial cleanup.
Residents, community leaders and waste management agencies all have roles to play in ensuring that the channels remain free of waste.
Creating Livelihood Opportunities
The club is also looking beyond environmental and health projects.
Its Stitch Smart Livelihood Drive will support seven beneficiaries with sewing machines and three months of training.
About N2.5 million has been earmarked for the programme.
The beneficiaries will receive both equipment and practical training.
This is intended to help them develop skills that can support income generation.
The club also plans to monitor their progress after the training.
Providing equipment alongside training can give beneficiaries an opportunity to apply what they have learned and gradually build their businesses.
For people seeking ways to improve their livelihoods, such support can provide a starting point for economic participation.
Building More Partnerships
The Rotary Club of Eko Signature says corporate partnerships will remain important to its work.
Ogbue disclosed that the club set a fundraising target of about N11 million and exceeded the target, although she did not disclose the exact amount raised.
She said the club was using professional networks and corporate partnerships to support its community projects.
The club also plans to recruit between three and five additional members before the end of the Rotary year.
It is further exploring partnerships with foundations to support children from underserved communities.
The proposed education support will particularly focus on girls who may face barriers to accessing basic education.
Past District Governor of Rotary International District 9112, Rotarian Kola Sodipo, also highlighted the role of partnerships in community development.
He said the creation of more Rotary clubs could increase the organisation’s ability to reach people who need support.
He also noted that government could benefit from partnerships with organisations working on basic community needs.
Focus on Long-Term Impact
For the Rotary Club of Eko Signature, completing a project is not meant to be the end of its involvement.
Ogbue said the club does not want to complete projects and leave them without follow-up.
Instead, it plans to monitor its interventions and encourage proper maintenance.
That approach could help the facilities and programmes remain useful after the launch.
The club’s projects currently touch different areas of community life.
Students can benefit from improved sanitation facilities. Pregnant women and new mothers can access better-supported healthcare services.
Residents in Iwaya can benefit from cleaner drainage channels and improved waste disposal.
At the same time, livelihood beneficiaries can receive equipment and training to support their economic activities.
As the club begins its first year, its projects reflect a broad approach to community development.
However, their long-term impact will depend on regular maintenance, responsible use, community participation and continued partnerships.
For now, the Rotary Club of Eko Signature is putting its new platform to work by supporting practical projects that affect residents’ daily lives.
Its next challenge will be to sustain these interventions and build partnerships that can extend their impact across more communities
