The Rotary Club of Festac Town in partnership with other non- governmental organisations (NGOs) would be sponsoring ten indigent women for free fibroid surgery and treatment.
The partners, including Gifted Hand Plus, a US-based NGO and ROTD Dental Clinic, would be embarking on free medical outreach for eye, dental and BP kits to be shared to residents.
Speaking during her investiture as 38th president of Festac Rotary Club, Onyinye Ogbonna, said the club was also planning support 20 indigent on vocational skills as well as provide equipment on hairdressing, sewing machines and others. The club would also be visiting Beth Tarrey Home in keeping with its education and empowerment programme.
“We are volunteers who work locally and internationally to fight hunger, provide quality education, improve health and sanitation, improve child and maternal health and eradicate polio,” said Onyinye.
Adeniyi Adesina, the editor of the Nation newspapers and guest speaker, said Rotary was a critical partner in the evolution of Nigeria with its contributions to the socio-economic development of the country and its people.
