A STRATEGIC HUMANITARIAN PROJECT STRENGTHENING PATIENT CARE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SUSTAINABILITY
By Elitist Media
SERVICE ABOVE SELF IN ACTION
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro has once again demonstrated the enduring power of Service Above Self with the successful commissioning of its Star Project—the renovation and equipping of Wards C1 and C2 at the General Hospital Odan, Marina, Lagos—a landmark humanitarian intervention redefining patient care within the historic health facility.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, commenced promptly at 10:00 a.m., marking a significant milestone in the club’s sustained commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s public healthcare delivery system.
This transformative healthcare project represents an investment of over ₦150 million, made possible through generous donations from members of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro, Friends of Rotary, and individual donors committed to advancing community health and humanitarian service.
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT EXECUTION
The project was executed under the visionary leadership of Rotn (Engr.) Alexander Chukwu, PMP, FNSE, FNIEEE, United President, Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro (2025–2026), whose administration prioritised impact-driven service, accountability, and sustainable community development.
TRANSFORMING CARE THROUGH STRATEGIC INTERVENTION
At the heart of the initiative was the complete renovation and equipping of Wards C1 and C2, now fitted with modern hospital beds and essential medical equipment, creating a safer, more dignified, and patient-friendly healing environment.
Beyond the wards, the project adopted a holistic healthcare approach addressing infrastructure, water access, mobility, and diagnostics. Interventions included the replacement of old windows in Wards F1 and F2 with modern aluminium fittings, exterior repainting, donation of wheelchairs and crutches, installation of water tanks, borehole and water treatment systems, as well as the provision of additional medical equipment for routine medical check-ups.
PROJECT YEARS IN THE MAKING
This historic humanitarian project was initiated during the Rotary Hope Year (2023–2024) by Rotarian Adekemi Folorunso, whose foresight and dedication laid the foundation for its success, including securing necessary approvals from the Lagos State Government.
- The initiative was further advanced during the club’s Magic Year 2024–2025 under Rotarian Gbolahan Adeyinka, before reaching completion under the current administration of Rotarian Engineer Alexander Chukwu, reflecting Rotary’s strong culture of continuity and collective service.
GOVERNMENT AND HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP COMMEND ROTARY
Delivering a welcome address, Dr. Tunde Bakare, Chief Medical Director of General Hospital Odan, expressed deep appreciation to the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro for the timely and impactful intervention.
Representing the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Mabogunje, commended Rotary for its alignment with the state’s healthcare development agenda.
Other hospital officials present included Dr. Akinyele Akinlade, Dr. Hamed Said, Mrs. Bakare Oshodi, and members of the hospital management team.
ROTARY LEADERSHIP AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
The ceremony attracted a distinguished gathering of Rotary leaders, including Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin, District Governor, Rotary International District 9112; Rotarian Rita Ejezie Ifeyinwa, Past District Governor; Rotarian Uyi Sowobi, District Governor Nominee; Assistant District Governors; and notable Rotarians such as Past District Governor Rotarian Kola Sodipo, fondly known as the “King of Boys.”
Also in attendance was Hon. Bola Oladunjoye, Executive Chairman of Ikoyi–Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, whose presence underscored the importance of local government collaboration in strengthening public healthcare delivery and supporting credible humanitarian initiatives.
PARTNERSHIP, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RECOGNITION
Major project support was provided by Mr. Sunday Omuze, Chairman, Sunny Ebi Multi-System Limited.
Rotarian Humphrey Uzoh, Project Chairman, highlighted the project’s journey from conception to completion, emphasising collaboration, accountability, and service.
At the close of the ceremony, the Rotarian Service Corps (RSC) was commissioned to safeguard and maintain the facilities, ensuring sustainability. In a historic highlight, Dr. Tunde Bakare was inducted into the Rotary family, while Awards of Appreciation were exchanged between the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro and the hospital management in recognition of shared commitment to service.
A CALL TO SERVICE AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
In his closing remarks, Rotarian Engineer Alexander Chukwu called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate organisations, and development partners to collaborate with Rotary in expanding its humanitarian impact, stressing that sustainable development thrives on collective responsibility and service-driven leadership.
