Rotary Club of Gbagada has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against polio and the promotion of fellowship among members with a special WE CARE NIGHT held on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at Lagos Airport Hotel, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos, in commemoration of World Polio Day.
The event brought together club leaders, members and guests for an evening that combined public health advocacy, recognition, appreciation and the strengthening of Rotary fellowship.
ROTARIANS LEAD POLIO AWARENESS WALK, REINFORCE GLOBAL CALL FOR A POLIO-FREE WORLD
The programme commenced with a Polio Awareness Walk within the premises of Lagos Airport Hotel. The walk was led by the Club President, Rotarian Adeyemi Lawal, alongside Immediate Past President, Rotarian Tosin Olawoyin; President-Elect, Rotarian Lanre Odunde; and other club leaders and members.
The awareness exercise reinforced Rotary’s global commitment to ending polio and called attention to the collective responsibility of individuals and communities in sustaining efforts towards a polio-free world. The campaign carried a clear message: every voice matters and every effort counts.
Following the walk, the gathering proceeded with the Rotary Grace and the Four-Way Test. Another highlight was the decoration of Rotarian Tayo Adelaja as Sergeant-at-Arms.
WE CARE NIGHT: CELEBRATING MEMBERS, BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES AND THE SPIRIT OF ROTARY FELLOWSHIP
The WE CARE NIGHT provided an opportunity to celebrate members, particularly those marking their birthdays and wedding anniversaries in September and October. Beyond the celebration, the initiative reflected the club’s commitment to caring for its members and strengthening the bonds of friendship, love, unity and mutual support.
The evening also featured the introduction of members of the October Group, including District Governor Layi Abidoye, Rotarian Abimbola, Rotarian Olayinka and others.
PRESIDENT ADEYEMI LAWAL ENDORSES ROTARIAN TAYO ADELAJA FOR THE POSITION OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE, DISTRICT 9112, 2029/2030 ROTARY YEAR
A significant moment of the evening was the endorsement of Rotarian Tayo Adelaja by Club President Rotarian Adeyemi Lawal for the position of District Governor Nominee (DGN), District 9112, for the 2029/2030 Rotary year.
The endorsement added another important highlight to the gathering, reflecting the club’s recognition of leadership and its interest in the continued growth of Rotary service
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF GBAGADA PRESIDENT, OLABISI ADEKOLA, LEADS DELEGATION ON APPRECIATION VISIT The event also welcomed Olabisi Adekola, President of Inner Wheel Club of Gbagada, who led members of her entourage on an appreciation visit to thank Rotary Club of Gbagada for its support towards the successful investiture ceremony of the Inner Wheel Club of Gbagada.
The visit further demonstrated the cordial relationship, friendship and partnership between the Rotary and Inner Wheel communities, highlighting the value of mutual support in advancing their shared commitment to service.
The special WE CARE NIGHT was a memorable blend of advocacy, appreciation and fellowship. By combining a Polio Awareness Walk with an evening dedicated to celebrating members and strengthening relationships, Rotary Club of Gbagada demonstrated that its commitment to service begins with caring for its members and extends to making a positive difference in society.
The occasion further reinforced the club’s dedication to Rotary’s global polio eradication campaign and its enduring spirit of fellowship and service to humanity.
