The Rotary Club of Ojodu has successfully commissioned a significant grant project benefiting three schools in the Ojodu LCDA of Lagos State. This noteworthy event took place on Monday, June, 24th, 2024 at the Ojodu Abiodun Community Primary School, with the commissioning by the esteemed District Governor of District 9110, Rotarian Ifenyinwa Ejezie who was represented by the Assistant Governor of the Club Rotarian Afelogun Idowu.

The project, a generous initiative by the Rotary Club of Ojodu, aims to enhance educational facilities and provide critical resources to local schools in the Ojodu Community of Lagos. The schools that have benefitted from this grant project include Ojodu Abiodun Community Primary School 1 & 2 and Ojodu Abiodun Community Junior School which were recipients of 18 white marker Boards; 2 Renovated Classroom blocks; laboratory equipment and library books with shelves; Two crèche beds, bed sheets and mattresses; 3-in-1 printer (Laser MFP 135w) reading books and other stationeries.

Speaking at the commissioning, the District Governor emphasized the importance of giving back to society, highlighting Rotary International’s long-standing commitment to community service. The DG encouraged Rotarians to continue supporting the Rotary Foundation, noting that such contributions enable grants that make impactful projects like this possible.

Rotarian Ijeoma Nwosu, President of the Rotary Club of Ojodu, expressed profound gratitude to the DG for facilitating the grant that enabled these projects. She urged the management of the benefitting schools to maintain the donated items and ensure they are used for their intended purposes. A significant moment of the event was the signing of the Sustainability and Maintenance MOU between the school management and the Rotary Club of Ojodu, ensuring the longevity and proper upkeep of the donations.

The commissioning ceremony witnessed an enthusiastic turnout from community members, school staff, students, and local leaders. The beneficiaries expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary Club of Ojodu for their steadfast support and generosity towards the schools for over a decade. The principals and head teachers from the benefitting schools highlighted the immediate positive impact the project would have on their student’s academic experiences and overall well-being.

The Rotary Club of Ojodu started in 2002 as a provisional club and was officially chartered on March 8, 2005, with 26 members. Today, the club has grown significantly, completing numerous projects benefiting the indigent members of the Ojodu community. The club remains dedicated to serving the local community through various initiatives focusing on education, health, and economic development.