The new president of the Abuja City District Rotary Club, Ms Gloria Ikibah has assured members of the club that she will build upon this strong foundation built by past leaders of the club.
She gave the assurance at the handing over ceremony and installation of the 13th President of the club, in Abuja
” As I step into this role, I want to We will continue the work you have started, with the same energy and passion that you exemplified.
” In the year ahead, as we Unite for Good, our club will remain committed to impactful service. One of our key focus areas will be basic education and literacy, because we all know that education is the seed that grows a better future. To this end, we will embark on a project to support the LEA Primary School in the Jahi Community. We plan to provide much-needed materials—exercise books, textbooks, writing supplies, and school bags—to help the children learn with dignity and confidence
“This project seeks to provide financial and material support to 50 students at LEA Primary School, Jabi, who are at risk of dropping out due to financial challenges. We aim to pay their school fees, supply them with school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and donate textbooks to their library,” Ms Ikibah said.
She said that the initiative will promote literacy and ensure uninterrupted learning for fifty students, fostering their long-term educational development and opening opportunities for a brighter future.
“The impact will be tracked through school attendance records, academic performance reviews, and periodic feedback from teachers and parents.
“Another area close to my heart is menstrual hygiene. Far too many girls and women are held back because they lack access to basic hygiene products. This year, we will carry out a menstrual hygiene project aimed at distributing reusable menstrual pads and providing training on how to maintain proper hygiene. We want to help end the stigma, promote health, and empower women and girls to stay in school, pursue their ambitions, and live with self-respect.
” This project addresses the challenge of menstrual poverty by distributing 1,000 reusable menstrual pads to girls and women in Jahi community. The initiative will help improve menstrual health, reduce absenteeism in schools, and promote overall well-being,” she said.
She noted that by providing sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions, this project will enhance the dignity and productivity of one thousand girls and women, ensuring they can attend school or work without interruption.
She also said that to sustain the project, girls and women will be taught how to produce the pads by themselves.
” In addition to these projects, we will remain open to new ideas and initiatives that align with Rotary’s core values. Whether it is community health, economic empowerment, or environmental stewardship, we will not waver in our commitment to service.
“But none of this is possible without you, city boys and girl. Each of you brings your own unique talents, time, and resources to this club. It is because of your generosity, your resilience, and your belief in our collective mission that our club has continued to thrive. I want to thank you for your support so far and for the support I know you will continue to extend as we write this next chapter together,” she added.
She invited every member of the club to stay engaged, to bring forward ideas, and to participate actively in the club’s projects.
She added that their aim is to continuously to be a club that others look up to—not because of our size or resources but because of the sincerity of our service and the impact we create together”. She added.
Lateefah Ibrahim