Rotary District donates millions to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Food Security

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The newly installed District Governor of Rotary District 9127, Dr. Princess Joy Okoro, has unveiled a strategic ₦150m plan focused on maternal and child health, food security, and grassroots economic development. The plan aligns with Rotary’s seven global focus areas and aims to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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Okoro emphasized the urgency of practical action over rhetoric, saying, “We are 99.9% there, but the final mile demands urgency.” She identified her immediate priorities as ending hunger, reducing maternal and child mortality, and supporting sustainable livelihoods. The district aims to lower maternal and child deaths by 20% over the next year by supporting maternal clinics with prenatal screenings, nutrition kits, and educational outreach.

On polio eradication, Okoro pledged continued advocacy, with a district-wide campaign, partnerships with leaders in high-risk zones, and a Polio Pledge Rally planned in collaboration with global health stakeholders. Economic empowerment will also be pursued through the establishment of microfinance hubs for women-led businesses, technical training in agribusiness and technology, and vocational education for youth.

Okoro reaffirmed Rotary’s commitment to transparency, pledging that project funds would be tracked and publicly reported. She encouraged members to support the Rotary Foundation, citing its role in funding impactful initiatives like the training of 500 midwives last year.

The outgoing District Governor, Nwanoshiri, announced that nine club-led community development projects across health, water, and education have been approved for immediate execution, with accountability reports due by December. He also called on the new leadership to complete the installation of a generator at the Abuja Rotary Center, for which ₦5.8 million had been raised

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