The Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa Gateway has launched a significant healthcare initiative by establishing a 25-bed primary health-group/” title=”Plateau Launches New Technical Group to Boost HIV Pr…ion and Maternal … Efforts”>health clinic in the Ijayapi community, located within the Biazyn area of Kubwa in the Bwari local government. Valued at approximately ₦50 million, this facility is set to provide essential medical services to more than 3,000 inhabitants.
This announcement was made during the Club’s multifaceted “Three-in-One” event held at Government Secondary School (GSS), Kubwa. Alongside unveiling the new health center project, the Rotary Club also inaugurated a modern washroom facility, distributed sanitary pads to 1,000 schoolgirls, and organized a Spelling Bee contest involving ten government secondary schools across the Bwari council.
Addressing attendees, Club President Rtn. Sunday Fasipe explained that the decision to prioritize the health clinic stemmed from an in-depth community needs assessment.
“Our evaluation revealed a glaring absence of adequate healthcare infrastructure in this area,” he noted. “Tragically, many residents have lost family members due to the long distances to the nearest hospital, especially from illnesses such as malaria and severe headaches. This project aims to bridge that gap by bringing vital healthcare services closer to the people.”
Fasipe expressed optimism that the clinic would be operational before year-end and appealed for support from compassionate Nigerians.
“Rotary funds its projects through self-contributions; we do not receive external funding. However, we hope that generous Nigerians will join us in realizing this vision,” he urged.
The event at GSS Kubwa highlighted Rotary’s commitment to diverse community development areas. Fasipe emphasized the educational benefits of the Spelling Bee competition, which featured students from ten government secondary schools, including GSS Kubwa 1-4, Deidei, Biazyn, and Dutse.
“Promoting literacy and enhancing spelling skills among students is a key part of our basic education and literacy focus,” Fasipe remarked.
Rtn. Prince Kingsley Onuora, the Project Chair, provided further insight into the trio of initiatives executed during the event.
“Our first focus is on basic education and literacy through the Spelling Bee competition, designed to motivate students. The second involves distributing over 1,000 sanitary pads to support the health and dignity of schoolgirls. Lastly, we commissioned a new washroom facility,” Onuora explained.
The newly opened two-unit toilet, constructed at a cost nearing ₦1 million, aims to reduce the incidence of sanitation-related infections among both teachers and students.
Turning attention to the health clinic, Onuora highlighted its alignment with Rotary’s core areas, including maternal and child health, disease prevention, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives.
“This clinic is poised to significantly lower maternal mortality rates and provide accessible healthcare, alleviating the strain and conflicts often seen in overcrowded medical centers,” he stated.
Onuora called on individuals, government officials, and stakeholders to support Rotary International in bringing this vital project to fruition.
Among the Spelling Bee participants, Ms. Olasho Sofiatu Lakewusewa, a junior secondary school student, praised the Rotary Club for organizing the competition, noting that it enhanced their vocabulary by teaching them challenging and silent-letter words.
Winners of the contest received scholarships covering their tuition through senior secondary school, along with school bags and exercise books as additional rewards.
