Synergy With Rotary Excites RSG

The Rivers State Government says it was pleased to partner with Rotary Club in the quest to positively impact on the communities.
The state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, stated this during the Rotary Club District 9141 Conference at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, in Port Harcourt.
Speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the governor, said that as a voluntary, not-for-profit international organization, Rotary Club had become a household name, having addressed several service projects and committed selfless service to the community and humanity.
According to Wike, Rotary, which is globally known as the World’s First Service Club, has always emphasized inclusiveness and innovation in its activities.
The State Chief Executive, who expressed delight with the eradication of polio in Nigeria and by extension, Africa, applauded Rotary for playing a pivotal role in the fight to kick out polio.
“Today, in Nigeria and Africa, we are confident no child is paralysed because of poliomyelitis again. Most of that work was spearheaded by Rotary through your “End Polio Now Campaign” alongside with World Health Organization, UNICEF and other development partners”, Wike further stressed.
The governor urged Rotary to use more of its professional skills to mentor young people in Rivers State, help vulnerable and underserved communities and people with special needs.
In her address, the District Governor, 2020-2021, Virginia Major, who gave an update of the district’s activities in the past 10 months, disclosed that District 9141, which is almost four years old, was carved out of the old District 9140.
Major, who said, every governor comes with a lot of district emphasis, added that her focus was in line with Rotary International’s strategic priorities, which, according to her, includes, increased impact, expanded reach, enhanced participants’ engagements, and increase in ability to adapt.
The theme for this year is, “Rotary Opens Opportunities”.